Earth, asteroid and YR4

Expert shares key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.
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.
Asteroid 2024 YR4: Should we be worried about the space rock hurtling towards Earth?
In some ways, 2024 YR4 is one of the most worrying asteroids we have ever encountered. It was, for instance, given a rating on the hazard-measuring Torino scale of 3, the second-highest ever given, because of the threat of impact and its relatively large size.
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
The Truth About Asteroid 2024 YR4 And Why You Shouldn’t Worry (Yet)
YR4: everything to know about the potential "city killer" space rock that has a 2.3% chance of striking Earth on Dec. 22, 2032.
Newly discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 unlikely to hit Earth in 2032
A newly discovered asteroid has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Multiple outlets, including the Associated Press, reported that 2024 YR4 has a 2% chance to smack the planet seven years from now.
Bus-Sized Asteroid Approaching Earth Today, NASA Reports
The space rock is heading in our direction at some 18,700 miles per hour, according to the space agency's data.
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Potentially hazardous asteroids: How many dangerous space rocks lurk near Earth — and can we stop them?
Potentially hazardous asteroids are NEOs that are larger than 460 feet (140 meters) in diameter and that could come within 4.65 million miles (7.48 million km) of Earth, or roughly 20 times the ...
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We Are (Probably) Safe From Asteroids For 1,000 Years, Say Scientists
probably. Astronomers have almost found all the kilometer-sized ... [+] asteroids. There’s a little under 1,000 of them—and none of them will strike Earth in the next 1,000 years. When will an ...
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Asteroid Day — everything you need to know about the rocks in our solar system that could one day hit Earth
Here are the answers to the 10 most common FAQs about asteroids. Asteroid Day is just around the corner and there are many questions that people have about asteroids. From what exactly is an ...
NASA Tracking Bus-Size Asteroid Approaching Earth at 30,000 Mph
BS4 may be anywhere between 17 and 40 feet across, and will approach at about twice the distance between the Earth and moon.