Earth Is Safe From Menacing Asteroid—but Our Moon Might Take the Hit
New Webb Telescope data confirms that asteroid 2024 YR4 poses no threat to Earth during its 2032 flyby. As for the Moon, not ...
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The riskiest asteroid on record now has near-zero chance of hitting Earth
However, astronomers plan to remain vigilant in observing the space rock to ensure that 2024 YR4 poses no risk, and the James Webb Space Telescope is expected to observe the asteroid in early ...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Update: Scientists Say 'City Killer' No Threat to Earth
After months of speculation, NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) confirmed Tuesday that asteroid 2024 YR4 poses no significant risk to Earth. Initially feared to have a small but notable ...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Earth in 7 years. Here’s what could happen — and what’s being done about it
(CNN) — A recently discovered asteroid, named 2024 YR4, has a 2.8% to 3.1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, according to NASA and the European Space Agency. While the odds of an impact are slim ...