Asteroid watch: 2024 YR4 is heading our way. Track its chances of hitting Earth with this NASA tool
The chances of our planet colliding with this newly discovered object in 2032 are very remote, but they have recently almost doubled. From devastating climate change to ongoing wars to the dismantling of the globe’s largest aid agency,
Asteroid 2024 YR4: Top 5 Things To Know About Space Stone Which Might Hit Earth in 2032
The asteroid Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a small potential of entering the earth's atmosphere on December 22, 2032 and scientists are still monitoring it.
Asteroid 2024 YR4: When exactly could the asteroid hit Earth and what would happen if it did?
The space rock now has a greater chance of crashing into our planet in 2032 than previously thought, the European Space Agency (ESA) has said. | ITV National News
Newly discovered asteroid now has a slightly higher risk of hitting Earth
A newly discovered asteroid named 2024 YR4 now has a 2.2% chance of affecting Earth in 2032 after recent observations.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit Earth in 2032 – how worried should we be?
The risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth seems to be creeping up as astronomers gather more data, but does that mean we should be scrambling to prepare for an impact in 2032?
Odds Of Football Field-Sized Asteroid Hitting Earth Just Went Up
Astronomers have upped the odds of an asteroid called 2024 YR4 striking Earth, albeit in 2032, but warn that it will most likely soon be downgraded and miss Earth.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 Is Now More Likely To Hit Earth In 2032; How Safe Are We?
ESA is closely monitoring the recently discovered asteroid #2024YR4. The asteroid has an almost 99% chance of safely passing Earth in 2032, but a possible impact cannot yet be entirely ruled out. 2024 YR4 is estimated to be between 40 m and 100 m wide. https://t.co/Ab8G1WH2Wp — ESA Operations (@esaoperations) January 29, 2025
Chance of 2032 asteroid strike have increased. Why scientists say not to worry
The near-earth object first discovered in 2024 has stirred up conversation on social media because of the potential for an impact.
Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)
NASA and European scientists explain how they calculate the probability of the space rock 2024 YR4 impacting our planet, and why it’s not yet time to worry.
The odds of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 just went slightly up
The chances that a space rock could hit Earth in less than a decade just went up slightly, according to NASA scientists. The asteroid 2024 YR4, which is expected to pass Earth in 2032, was recently calculated to have a 1-out-of-43 chance of striking our planet. By contrast, last week 2024 YR4 had only a 1-out-of-83 chance of striking our planet.
Scientists taking 'active measures' for asteroid with slight chance of hitting earth.
YR4 has just above a 1% chance of crashing into Earth in 2032, which is why astronomers and space agencies are paying attention to it.
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Odds of an asteroid impact in 2032 just went up. Here's why experts say you shouldn't worry
A 1-in-83 chance of an impact represented a 1.2% chance of an impact. That meant there was a 98.8% that 2024 YR4 would miss ...
China builds ‘planetary defence’ team as concerns grow over 2024 YR4 asteroid
Chinese defence agency recruits space researchers following discovery of large asteroid with a 2.2 per cent chance of striking Earth in 2032.
What has Madiedo said about 2024 YR4?
It is one of the most topical issues in recent weeks: the possible impact of asteroid 2024 YR4 with Earth in 2032. This asteroid has a diameter between 40 and 100 meters and has a ...
Asteroid 2024 YR4: Is Earth in danger? Scientists assess the risk of a 32-story-sized space rock
The European Space Agency (ESA) has increased the estimated risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth on 22 December 2032, ...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4’s 2032 Impact Probability Explained!
YR4 has caught the attention of scientists, with a small chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032. The European Space ...