Astronomers have captured a new image of the asteroid 2024 YR4, which now has a 1 in 48 chance of hitting Earth in 2032.

YR4 is circling Earth and NASA predicts it could strike the planet in 2032. Here's what to know about the asteroid headed toward Earth.

Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a ...

Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a ...

A recently released animation shows a new look at a large asteroid that has a small, but significant, chance of impacting ...

Now, astronomers have bumped up that number, putting the space rock ... Hammel (@hbhammel) January 30, 2025 However, scientists infer the size of asteroids from the amount of light they reflect ...

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission delivered samples from asteroid Bennu, revealing crucial molecules linked to life, including amino ...

To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here ... “This is all very exciting because it suggests that asteroids like Bennu once acted like giant chemical factories in space and could have ...

Starting chilly, Saturday turns into a beautifully mild day by afternoon as we keep sunshine in our skies. Winds will be a bit gusty from the south, but it is hard to argue with 60s in February.

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JPL scientists continue to track multiple asteroids near Earth. Although these pose no threat, their study is important. Close encounters like these help in understanding space rocks better.