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An Asteroid Has a 1-in-63 Chance of Hitting Earth in 2032—Here’s What That Means
A dive into probabilities, asteroid impact modeling, and what sort of damage an approximately 180-foot asteroid could cause on Earth.
Astronomers' predictions as chance of asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 just got higher
NASA’s Centre for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) has calculated a 2.3% chance—roughly a 1-in-43 probability—that asteroid 2024 YR4 could impact Earth in 2032. While the number may sound alarming, astronomers emphasise that further observations will likely refine the asteroid’s trajectory and reduce any potential risk.
Asteroid Has a 1% Chance to Impact Earth in 2032 — Should We Be Worried?
YR4, an asteroid that currently has a more than 1 percent chance to hit the Earth in 2032, catching the attention of scientists.
NASA discovers asteroid that's now the most significant threat to Earth
Astronomers identified a potentially hazardous asteroid traveling 38,700 mph, measuring between 130 and 300 feet wide, and a slim chance of hitting Earth.
Shock discovery of football pitch-sized asteroid with 1-in-83 chance of hitting Earth in seven years
ASTRONOMERS have been rocked by the discovery of a new asteroid that could hit Earth in only seven years. Experts say there’s currently a one in 83 chance the asteroid could strike the
World's Space Agencies Say Asteroid Has 1.3% Chance of Hitting Earth in 2032
The world's space agencies are keeping close watch on an asteroid heading our way, because there's currently a 1 in 83 chance it will hit our planet in the next eight years. Asteroid 2024 YR4, as it's been designated, was flagged by the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) for its potential to impact Earth on 22 December 2032.
New asteroid has a chance of impacting Earth in 2032
Update: Odds have slightly increased to 1 in 83. This is one of the highest probabilities of an impact from a significantly sized rock ever, making it a Torino scale 3. Most likely outcome is still a near miss. We continue to track it!
Major update on increasing chance of huge asteroid size of London Eye directly hitting Earth
YR4, the asteroid is currently estimated to be between 40 and 90 metres in diameter, although this could change as we gain more information about the asteroid. A map has been created to show where it could collide across Earth.
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.
There's A 2.3% Chance Of An Asteroid Hitting Earth In 2032, And The Internet Has A Lot To Say About It
The asteroid named "2024 YR4," which is about the size of a football field, now has a 2.3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. That's up from 1.3%. Scientists say the odds will likely drop with more data,
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.
A Deadly Asteroid May Strike Earth — What To Know
A near-Earth asteroid as wide as the Statue of Liberty is tall could strike Earth on Dec.22, 2032, alerting planetary defense ...
Potentially dangerous asteroid 2024 YRâ‚„: The risk continues to rise very slowly
When near-Earth asteroids are discovered that could be dangerous to Earth, the risk can usually be quickly ruled out. Now ...
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Impact odds for 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 are on the rise
We're probably still safe from this space rock, but at the moment, the chances of having a very bad encounter in 2032 have ...
New Asteroid Tops NASA’s Impact Risk Chart, 1.2% Chance of 2032 Collision
The asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, jumped to the top of NASA's risk chart, with a slim but measurable chance of striking ...
9 Stunning images of Asteroids by NASA
Asteroids, sometimes called minor planets, are rocky, airless remnants left over from the early formation of our solar system. Nasa releases images.