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This asteroid is now more likely to hit Earth

Here are the chances that a newly observed asteroid could hit Earth in 2032

An asteroid first observed in late December 2024 is on track to pass by or collide with Earth in December 2032.

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Asteroid's odds of hitting Earth went up. Scientists aren't surprised.

It's certain that recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 will swing close to Earth in 2032. The chances of an impact remain low — but with relatively limited observations so far, the odds are in flux.

Will an asteroid hit Earth, and could it spell the end of the world?

Earth's planetary defences are facing one of their first major tests as an asteroid with about a one in 50 chance of hitting the planet has been detected. While we do have tools to potentially divert or destroy an asteroid if needed,

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How do astronomers track asteroids that could threaten Earth?

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.

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Webb telescope has a new mission: surveillance of a threatening asteroid

The most powerful space telescope ever built is peering into some of the deepest realms of the universe. It will also now peer at a big asteroid that has low but still concerning odds — around 2 percent as of Feb.

NASA Calls in Webb Telescope to Track Recently Identified Hazardous Asteroid

The odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth are shifting, with the space rock now carrying a 1-in-48 chance of collision.

Scientists give chilling update on 'city-destroying' asteroid that may hit Earth as NASA makes emergency decision

A scientist who has written a book on how to defend our planet from an asteroid collision, has spoken out following news of ...

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Asteroid Could Devastate Earth In 2182: What to Know

Bennu, a rocky object classified as a near-Earth asteroid, has a one-in-2,700 chance of colliding with Earth, a study has ...

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Asteroid 2024 YR4: Should we be worried about the space rock hurtling towards Earth?

YR4: Should we be worried about the space rock hurtling towards Earth? - Humanity has been working on ways to deflect ...

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Collision alert: Chilling update on 'city-destroying' asteroid sparks NASA’s emergency plan

Scientists warn about a large asteroid, 2024 YR4, that may collide with Earth in 2032. Current predictions give it a roughly ...

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Asteroid 2024 YR4’s Collision Potential—How Likely Is an Impact?

Scientists are closely tracking asteroid 2024 YR4 to determine its impact probability in 2032. Is this space rock a real ...

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What would happen if the OSIRIS-REx asteroid Bennu smashed into Earth in 2182?

Engaging articles, breathtaking images and expert knowledge Issues delivered straight to your door What would happen if Earth ...

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Near-Earth asteroid Bennu could hit Earth in 157 years and set off a global ‘impact winter,’ study says

Near-Earth asteroid Bennu has a slim chance of colliding with Earth in 2182. If it does, the impact could trigger a global ...

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An Inside Look At How Humanity Is Dealing With The Threat Of Asteroid 2024 YR4

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has become a staple in science news columns. This space rock has a fluctuating but small chance to hit our ...

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