The possibility of a recently-discovered asteroid striking Earth has doubled within the past several weeks, according to NASA. Asteroid 2024 YR4, which is estimated to be about 130 to 300 feet wide, was initially reported on Dec.

Nasa has increased the odds once again of ‘city killer’ asteroid YR4 whacking into Earth in 2032. The likelihood is now 2.6%, meaning around 1 in 38 chance of a direct hit. It had been hoped that examining the space rock more closely would reduce the odds of impact,