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Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Chance of Major Asteroid Hitting Earth Is Small, But Going Up

The chance of a major asteroid striking Earth in 2032 heightened to 2.3 percent, but scientists say the likelihood of impact remains very low. Newsweek reached out to NASA for comment via email. NASA is tracking the asteroid,

Odds increase again for small asteroid 20224 YR4 to strike Earth in 2032

The latest calculations show that the asteroid known as "2024 YR4" has an increased chance of striking our planet in Dec. 2032.

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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.

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NASA eyeing close call with asteroid in 2032

For about six weeks now, NASA has been tracking a small asteroid called “2024 YR4.” It has a very low chance of hitting the Earth on Dec. 22, 2032.

How a small asteroid impact would change life on modern-day Earth

An asteroid strike could cool the planet's climate, harm crops, and disrupt food supply, but it may also increase plankton ...

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NASA confirms a 17-foot asteroid speeding past Earth today—here’s what you need to know!

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is tracking asteroid 2025 CG, set to pass Earth safely today at about 1.3 million miles away ...

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Astronomers briefly thought Elon Musk’s car was an asteroid. Here’s why that points to a broader problem

Astronomers mistook a car SpaceX blasted into space years ago as an asteroid. The brief mix-up highlights the sometimes ...

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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 ...

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