Asteroid, YR4 and Earth

NASA: Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a chance of hitting Earth, scientists actively monitoring
Experts are tracking asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 1.2% chance of impacting Earth in 2032. Observations continue to refine its path.
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"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.
Space agencies are "actively" monitoring 2024 YR4, the asteroid over 50 meters that could impact Earth in 2032
The UN has activated planetary defense protocols for the first time to better determine the orbit, size, and threat posed by 2024 YR4, a rock discovered on December 27 that has a 1.6% chance of colliding with our planet on December 22,
Introducing YR4: An asteroid with a 1% chance of smashing into Earth
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Newly discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit Earth in 2032. How worried should you be?
YR4 was first discovered in December last year by a telescope in Chile. The near-Earth asteroid is as big as a football field, measuring 40 to 100 metres across.
This Giant Asteroid Heading Towards Earth Is Top On NASA-ESA Risk List — All About 2024 YR4
NASA and ESA are monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, with an estimated size of up to 328 feet and a 1.2% chance of impacting Earth.
Newly Spotted Asteroid Has Tiny Chance Of Hitting Earth In 2032
A newly discovered asteroid has a tiny chance of smacking Earth in 2032, space agency officials said Wednesday. “We are not worried at all, because of this 99 percent chance it will miss,” said Paul Chodas,
UN monitors asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth
UN planetary defence organisations are closely monitoring an asteroid that has a tiny risk of hitting the Earth. The European Space Agency (ESA) has said that it has an almost 99% chance of safely passing Earth on 22 December 2032,
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Astronomer says asteroid heading towards Earth is 'a country killer'
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Could asteroid 2024 YR4 collide with Earth in 2032? Experts weigh in
Astronomers are monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a slim 1.2% chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032.
UN Agencies track 2024 YR4 asteroid as 2032 collision risk remains low
YR4 is currently rated a 3 out of 10 on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale, which signals a close approach and the need for ...
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Maunakea and Haleakalā telescopes eye asteroid trajectory
Observatories on Maunakea and Haleakalā are actively tracking 2024 YR4 to refine its trajectory. In 2022, UH was instrumental ...