Asteroid's odds of hitting Earth fluctuate as Webb telescope is tasked with studying potential "city-killer"
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
See images of the ‘city-killer’ asteroid with a 1-in-48 chance of hitting Earth
A Chilean space telescope has captured striking images of YR4 2024, the “city-killer” asteroid that’s potentially on a collision course with Earth.
Chance of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade rises to 3.1%, NASA says
The chances of an asteroid striking Earth within the next decade has more than doubled in a matter of weeks, according to NASA astronomers.
Asteroid could hit Earth in 2032, but NASA lowers impact probability to 0.3%
Astronomers are keeping a close watch on asteroid 2024 YR4. This asteroid has a small probability of impacting the Earth in December of 2032.
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.
Will That Asteroid Strike Earth? Risk Level Rises to Highest Ever Recorded.
The threat from space rock 2024 YR4 has surpassed that of Apophis, an asteroid feared by scientists 20 years ago. The danger remains low, but experts are estimating the damage that could be done.
Odds of recently discovered asteroid hitting Earth drop nearly to zero
Another night of observations revealed there is little to fear from the football field-sized Asteroid 2024 YR4.
Chances of an Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032 Just Got Higher, NASA Says – Here's What to Know
In the ‘extremely low’ chance the asteroid hits earth, it could strike an area extending from the eastern Pacific Ocean to South Asia, possibly even destroying a city.
Probability of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade increases, NASA says
The chances of an asteroid striking Earth within the next decade has more than doubled in a matter of weeks, according to NASA astronomers.
NASA reduces likelihood of asteroid impacting earth to 1.5%
NASA said Wednesday that new data collected overnight cut the probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth to 1.5%. The chances of impact had been 3.1%.
NASA changes odds of asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 yet again — but this time it's good news
NASA increased the chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth to 1 in 32, or 3.1%, on Tuesday, but they're now back down to 1 in 67, or 1.5%.
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An Asteroid Wouldn't Have to Be a Certain Size to Totally Destroy the Planet
There's a 3 percent chance Earth is destroyed in 2032 by an asteroid, leading some to wonder how big the asteroid would need ...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4: Why China's Planetary Defense Enabled Over 'City Killer'
A potentially hazardous asteroid is on its way to the planet, and many are growing concerned about it including China.