Earth, 2024 YR4 and Asteroid

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,
Chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth just shot up: Should we panic?
The 2024 YR4 was spotted on December 27, 2024, by the Atlas Telescope in Chile. Reportedly, the space rock is around 40 to 100 meters in diameter. The outcome of the impact is unknown as the current probabilities are mostly based on limited observational data.
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?
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.
2024 YR4, ‘city-killer’ asteroid headed for Earth; when and where it will hit us
The odds of a newly discovered asteroid '2024 YR4' crashing into Earth are rising according to scientists. Here's what to know and where it can hit.
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.
This newly-discovered asteroid may be perilous. What are the chances it could hit Earth? Scientists say...
YR4, a newly found near-Earth perilous object, has a small chance of hitting Earth on December 22, 2032. Measuring 40–90m ...
New NASA imagery shows large asteroid that could impact Earth in 2032
A recently released animation shows a new look at a large asteroid that has a small, but significant, chance of impacting ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Risk of football pitch-sized asteroid hitting Earth doubles in a week
The risk of an asteroid hitting Earth has doubled in a week but there are no plans yet to build a spacecraft to deflect the ...
Asteroid 2024 YR4: Should we be worried as impact probability rises to 2.3%, here's what scientists are saying
YR4, discovered on December 27, 2024, by the ATLAS survey in Chile, has recently garnered attention due to an increased ...
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The World Needs a Plan for the Inevitable Asteroid Strike
I have some bad news, fellow Earthlings: There is a newly discovered asteroid, called 2024 YR4, headed for our planet.