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Asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit Earth in 2032

Expert shares key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032

The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.

USA Today · 1d

Is an asteroid going to hit Earth in 2032? 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%, but astronomers say not to fret.

The Washington Post on MSN · 2d

An asteroid could hit Earth in 2032. Here’s why experts say do not panic.

YR4 has a roughly 2 percent chance of hitting Earth in 2032, and “is large enough to cause localized damage,” NASA says.

Los Angeles Times9d

An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen if it hits, and should we worry?

An asteroid measuring as wide as 295 feet is possibly headed right toward Earth, but don’t run for cover just yet. A NASA-funded telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile, first spotted the asteroid ...

Oregonian5d

An asteroid has a very small chance to hit Earth. What happens if it does?

The severity of an asteroid’s crash depends on the size and the composition of the meteor, according to the USGS. -- Karen Garcia Los Angeles Times (TNS) ©2025 Los Angeles Times. Visit at ...

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