NASA has identified a 3.1% chance that asteroid 2024 YR4, measuring 177 feet in diameter, could hit Earth on 22 December 2032. Discovered by the El Sauce Observatory in Chile, this 'city-killer' asteroid poses a significant threat to major cities, though global devastation is unlikely. Continuous monitoring and future observations aim to refine the risk assessment.
NASA has updated the risk assessment for asteroid 2024 YR4, estimating a 3.1% chance of Earth impact in 2032. The 'city killer' asteroid could release energy equivalent to 7.7 megatonnes of TNT, posing significant local destruction risks. Continuous monitoring and data collection are underway to refine predictions and mitigation strategies.
NASA reports a small but increasing chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth on 22 December 2032. The asteroid, measuring up to 300 feet across, could cause localised damage but poses no global threat. Continuous monitoring is underway to refine predictions and assess potential deflection efforts.
Asteroid 2024 YR4, identified as potentially hazardous, has a small chance of impacting Earth or the Moon by 2032. Scientists are closely monitoring its trajectory, with new data suggesting a slight possibility of a lunar collision. Efforts to study and mitigate potential threats are ongoing, including the use of the James Webb Space Telescope.