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NASA increases odds of asteroid hitting Earth

Odds of asteroid hitting Earth went up, but that was expected: What to know about 2024 YR4

The odds that asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Earth in 2032 recently spiked from a little more than 1% to 2.3% as more observations are made.

The New York Times · 4d

Will That Asteroid Strike Earth? Risk Level Rises to Highest Ever Recorded.

The threat from space rock 2024 YR4 has surpassed that of Apophis, an asteroid feared by scientists 20 years ago. The danger remains low, but experts are estimating the damage that could be done.

ABC · 22d

There's a small chance an asteroid could hit Earth within the next decade, says NASA

A large asteroid could be heading toward Earth within the next decade, and there's a small chance it could strike the planet, according to NASA.

Chance of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade rises to 3.1%, NASA says

The chances of an asteroid striking Earth within the next decade has more than doubled in a matter of weeks, according to ...

Detroit Free Press14d

Chance of 2032 asteroid strike have increased. Why scientists say not to worry

The near-earth object was discovered in 2024 and has stirred up conversation on social media because it will make a close pass by Earth — within 60,000 miles, the publication reported.

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Earth’s recent ‘mini-moon’ may be an actual piece of the moon, astronomers say

An asteroid that orbited near Earth for a few months as a mini-moon may be a chunk of the moon that was blasted off by an impact thousands of years ago.

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Agencies plan for near-Earth asteroid’s close encounter in 2032

A recently discovered, sizable asteroid may come within striking distance of Earth in less than eight years. But although the ...

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