Earth, asteroid and 2024 YR4

Odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032 have reached new high
YR4 has a small chance of hitting Earth in 2032, but as astronomers make more observations about its trajectory, the odds of a collision seem to be increasing
'City-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit the moon instead of us, scientists say
YR4 has a 2.3% chance of hitting Earth in the year 2032. But according to new estimates, it may have an even smaller chance of hitting the moon instead.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is on a possible collision course with Earth — what you need to know
YR4 has a 1-in-43 chance of impacting the Earth in 2032, potentially causing localized damage and potentially wiping out a city, but the odds of a city being struck are extremely
Will an asteroid hit Earth, and could it spell the end of the world?
Earth's planetary defences are facing one of their first major tests as an asteroid with about a one in 50 chance of hitting the planet has been detected. While we do have tools to potentially divert or destroy an asteroid if needed,
Odds of Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032 Climb Again as Impact Probability Hits New Peak
YR4's odds jumped to a 1-in-32 chance of impact, though that number will likely fall as the asteroid continues to be monitored. Best of CES 2025 Awards ➜ We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our sites.
NASA increases chance 'city-killing' asteroid will hit Earth in 2032
NASA reports that the chance of a "city-killing" asteroid striking Earth in 2032 has increased since last week.
An asteroid heading towards Earth could wipe out a city, but what are the chances?
NASA has announced an asteroid that is heading this way, has a greater chance of hitting the Earth than initially thought. The US based space administration body had initially said it had more than one per cent chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
Likelihood of Major Asteroid Hitting Earth Just Got Upgraded Again
A new asteroid that was discovered hurtling towards Earth in December has the highest odds of a collision to date, according to new data from NASA. New Scientist reported on Monday that asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a 2.
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Impending 'city killer' asteroid 'exact replay' of Netflix apocalyptic sci-fi movie, fans fear
Netflix fans are speculating that the reality as we know it will become closer to a well-known sci-fi comedy as the chance of ...
Inside Nasa's fight to save Earth from colossal asteroid - doomed date to deflection mission
A recently-discovered asteroid, which is estimated to be between 130ft and 330ft in diameter, could strike Planet Earth in ...
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Inside Nasa’s sci-fi movie battle to save earth from asteroid strike that could cause more damage than 100 nuclear bombs
Because the chance of an ­asteroid the size of a football pitch ... plan to prevent such a catastrophe, despite Nasa’s sci-fi-sounding Planetary Defence Team, set up to detect hazardous ...
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Space rock 2024 YR4 still has 2.4% shot at smacking Earth
Scientists refine estimates, but can't yet rule out an impact The latest figures from the European Space Agency (ESA) on the ...