An asteroid has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here’s how astronomers are tracking 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.
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This week, we take an inside look at how humanity is dealing with the threat of asteroid 2024 YR4, humpback whale song seems ...
Will asteroid 2024 YR4 change course? Scientists watch closely
Astronomers worldwide are tracking a massive space rock hurtling through our solar system. The odds of Earth being hit by the ...
Should you be concerned about Asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting earth? Here's what you should know
ATLANTA — The chance of Asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth has doubled, now sitting at 2.3 percent. The headlines alone can make one nervous. So, is it something to be concerned about?
Do You Need to Worry About an Asteroid Hitting Earth?
It measures 130 to 300 feet across, a pebble compared to the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs, which is estimated to have been six to nine miles in length. On the other hand, on Feb. 15, 2013, an ...
NASA’s asteroid mission to Apophis: Key for Earth’s defense
REx mission has an historic opportunity to closely observe the asteroid Apophis and improve our ability to defend against ...