NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have significantly eased fears concerning Asteroid 2024 YR4, which was previously classified as the most dangerous asteroid. Current assessments indicate that the probability …
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NASA has identified an asteroid, 2024 YR4, with a 3.1% chance of colliding with Earth in 2032, the highest probability recorded to date. Discovered last December, this “city killer” asteroid …
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Might Strike Earth in Seven Years: Here’s What to Expect and the Measures Being Taken
by adminAstronomers are actively monitoring the asteroid 2024 YR4, which is projected to be between 40 and 90 metres wide, comparable in size to a large building. While the chances of …
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Why Asteroid 2024 YR4 is Highly Unlikely to Strike Earth in 2032 and the Methods Scientists Use to Monitor It
by adminRecently, astronomers have noted a slight increase in the risk posed by asteroid 2024 YR4, with current estimates suggesting a 2% chance of it colliding with Earth in 2032. However, …
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A newly identified asteroid, measuring 100 metres across, poses a slight risk of colliding with Earth, with a 1.3 per cent chance of impact on December 22, 2032. Dubbed Asteroid …