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.

That’s the day an asteroid dubbed 2024 YR4 may strike our planet. Cosmic bookmakers don’t make an impact terribly likely. According to NASA, the odds of a collision are just 2.3%. But that nearly doubles the 1.

Based on its path, speed, and size, scientists have determined potential impact sites for YR4 in 2024. Impact projections are only estimates since accurate measurements are still