2 days ago · Overview. Asteroid 2024 YR4 is a near-Earth asteroid, meaning it is an asteroid in an orbit that brings it into Earth’s region of the Solar System. 2024 YR4 is estimated to be about 130 to 300 feet (40 – 90 meters) wide and has a very small chance of Earth impact on Dec. 22, 2032.

Feb 1, 2025 · How large is 2024 YR4? Asteroid 2024 YR4 is most likely in the range of 40 to 90 meters (130 to 300 feet) in size. This estimate is based measurements of the asteroid’s brightness. The size cannot be further constrained without thermal infrared observations, radar observations, or imagery from a spacecraft that could closely approach the ...

2 days ago · While still an extremely low possibility, additional observations and analysis of asteroid 2024 YR4 indicate that its impact probability with Earth has increased to a 2.3% chance on Dec. 22, 2032. Ongoing observations from ground-based telescopes involved with the International Asteroid Warning Network will continue while the asteroid is still visible through April, after which it will be too ...

Jan 29, 2025 · NASA analysis of a near-Earth asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, indicates it has a more than 1% chance of impacting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032 – which also means there is about a 99% chance this asteroid will not impact.

3 days ago · NASA scientists have just spotted a hunk of space rock that could smack into Earth in 2032. And while it's unlikely to wipe out humanity, it could take out a city. The asteroid, dubbed 2024 YR4,...

Jan 29, 2025 · Asteroid 2024 YR4 has an almost 99% chance of safely passing Earth on 22 December 2032, but a possible impact cannot yet be entirely ruled out. The asteroid is estimated to be between 40 m and 100 m wide. It is too early to determine where exactly on Earth a potential impact could occur.

Jan 27, 2025 · On February 6, 2025, the odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting us went up once again, to a 1-in-43 chance. That’s 2.3%. The asteroid remains at a 3 on the Torino scale.

Jan 30, 2025 · Although 2024 YR4’s potential for collision with Earth is serious and demands careful and extensive observation, it doesn’t mean anyone should panic. “Your danger is far higher to have a car crash,” said Hammel, “so wear your seat belt!”

3 days ago · Unfortunately, the impact probability of 2024 YR4 has now risen. As a matter of fact, the probability of the asteroid hitting Earth has nearly doubled to 2.3%, according to Sentry: Earth Impact ...

2 days ago · The asteroid 2024 YR4 was first spotted by the El Sauce Observatory in Chile on Dec. 27. It's estimated to be between 130-300 feet wide and had a 1.3% chance of striking Earth.