Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses 1-in-43 Probability of Earth Impact in 2032
A newly identified near-Earth object, asteroid 2024 YR4, has been classified as a potential impact threat, with an estimated 1-in-43 probability of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. Measuring approximately 55 meters in diameter, the asteroid was first detected on December 27, 2024, by NASA’s Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS). While experts indicate … Read more