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Giant asteroid could crash into moon in 2032, firing debris towards Earth

Researchers estimate that if asteroid 2024 YR4 impacts the moon in 2032, the event could eject millions of kilograms of debris towards Earth, leading to a vivid meteor shower.

OMG science

Scientists finally declare Earth safe from newly discovered asteroid

Earth is safe from asteroid 2024 YR4, but it may still impact the Moon.

fromNature

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now unlikely to hit Earth - but scientists are ready for future threats

Asteroid 2024 YR4's impact risk has been reduced from 3.1% to 1.5%, with hopes it will drop below 1% soon.

Coronavirus

NASA shares new video of asteroid and updates chance it will hit Earth

NASA has reduced the collision risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 with Earth to 1.5% following new observations.

fromFuturism

2 months ago

Fearless James Webb Telescope Stares Down "City Killer" Asteroid That Had Been Feared to Strike Earth

Scientists continue monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after determining its size with the James Webb Space Telescope, ensuring preparedness against potential threats.

fromThe Mercury News

1 month ago

OMG science

The Bay Area researchers charged with defending the planet against asteroids

Scientists finally declare Earth safe from newly discovered asteroid

Earth is safe from asteroid 2024 YR4, but it may still impact the Moon.

fromNature

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now unlikely to hit Earth - but scientists are ready for future threats

Asteroid 2024 YR4's impact risk has been reduced from 3.1% to 1.5%, with hopes it will drop below 1% soon.

Coronavirus

NASA shares new video of asteroid and updates chance it will hit Earth

NASA has reduced the collision risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 with Earth to 1.5% following new observations.

fromFuturism

2 months ago

Fearless James Webb Telescope Stares Down "City Killer" Asteroid That Had Been Feared to Strike Earth

Scientists continue monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after determining its size with the James Webb Space Telescope, ensuring preparedness against potential threats.

fromThe Mercury News

1 month ago

OMG science

The Bay Area researchers charged with defending the planet against asteroids

Chances of 'city-killing' asteroid smashing into Earth increase AGAIN

NASA warns of a 3.1% chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth in 2032, increasing concerns over city-level destruction.

Europe news

fromwww.dw.com

Risk of large asteroid striking Earth falls to 1.5% DW 02/20/2025

The risk of a potentially city-destroying asteroid hitting Earth has significantly decreased.

NASA gives major update on 'city-killing' asteroid

NASA reassured that asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a negligible threat to Earth with a 99.9961% chance of safe passage.

Chance of giant asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 falls to 0.0017%

The asteroid 2024 YR4, initially a collision concern, now has a negligible 0.0017% chance of impacting Earth.

fromwww.npr.org

8 months ago

US news

A European spacecraft launches to perform a crash scene investigation on an asteroid

fromArs Technica

10 months ago

OMG science

NASA shuts down asteroid-hunting telescope, but a better one is on the way

Chances of 'city-killing' asteroid smashing into Earth increase AGAIN

NASA warns of a 3.1% chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth in 2032, increasing concerns over city-level destruction.

Europe news

fromwww.dw.com

Risk of large asteroid striking Earth falls to 1.5% DW 02/20/2025

The risk of a potentially city-destroying asteroid hitting Earth has significantly decreased.

NASA gives major update on 'city-killing' asteroid

NASA reassured that asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a negligible threat to Earth with a 99.9961% chance of safe passage.

Chance of giant asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 falls to 0.0017%

The asteroid 2024 YR4, initially a collision concern, now has a negligible 0.0017% chance of impacting Earth.

fromwww.npr.org

8 months ago

US news

A European spacecraft launches to perform a crash scene investigation on an asteroid

fromArs Technica

10 months ago

OMG science

NASA shuts down asteroid-hunting telescope, but a better one is on the way

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Asteroid's chances of hitting Earth in 2032 just got higher but don't panic

The risk of asteroid 2024 YR striking Earth is currently elevated but new data may reduce this threat to virtually zero.

fromwww.nytimes.com

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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Could Strike Earth, Researchers Say, But the Odds are Small

Asteroid's chances of hitting Earth in 2032 just got higher but don't panic

The risk of asteroid 2024 YR striking Earth is currently elevated but new data may reduce this threat to virtually zero.

fromwww.nytimes.com