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Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Earth in 7 years. Here’s what could happen — and what’s being done about it

YR4 has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Astronomers are tracking it to refine estimates of its size and orbit to see how much of a risk the space rock poses.

NPR · 6d

An asteroid could hit Earth in 7 years. Here's how astronomers are tracking it

Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a football field as they try to determine how likely it is to strike Earth in 2032.

CNN on MSN · 11d

Newly discovered asteroid now has a slightly higher risk of hitting Earth

A newly discovered asteroid named 2024 YR4 now has a 2.2% chance of affecting Earth in 2032 after recent observations.

14hon MSN

NASA reveals an asteroid might smack into Earth

Here's a fun little nugget of existential dread for you: an asteroid charmingly named 2024 YR4 might smack into Earth on ...

Dallas Morning News6d

An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen, and should we worry?

An asteroid will whiz harmlessly past Earth Saturday June 28, 2024. With the right equipment and timing, you just might spot it. Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to ...

WTOP News4d

An asteroid has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here’s how astronomers are tracking it

“Thanks to our prime location and advanced technology, we can spot, track ... to observe 2024 YR4 once the asteroid is beyond the viewing capabilities of Earth-based telescopes, providing ...

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