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NASA upgrades risk of 'city-killer' asteroid hitting Earth

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Is an asteroid going to hit Earth in 2032? Probably not, but here's what experts say

Chances an asteroid may hit Earth in 2032 have again risen, though the risk remains tiny, astronomers say. Here's what to know about 2024 YR4.

An asteroid could hit Earth in 2032, NASA says. Here's what to know about the potential "city killer."

"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.

NASA Upgrades, Then Lowers Odds Of Asteroid Hitting Earth — Here’s Why

As dark moonless skies make new observations of asteroid 2024 YR4 possible, researchers are refining its orbit — and its impact probability is already decreasing.

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An asteroid’s chances of hitting Earth keep shifting. Here’s why that is happening

The chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth in 2032 is higher. Experts expect the risk percentage to fluctuate ...

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Will That Asteroid Strike Earth? Risk Level Rises to Highest Ever Recorded.

The threat from space rock 2024 YR4 has surpassed that of Apophis, an asteroid feared by scientists 20 years ago. The danger ...

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Chance of 2032 asteroid strike have increased. Why scientists say not to worry

is the date that 2024 YR4 will pass closest to Earth. How far away is Asteroid 2024 YR4 from Earth now? Asteroid ...

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