Tag: Asteroid

  • Asteroid 2024 YR4 Likely to Miss Earth in 2032

    Asteroid 2024 YR4, once feared to hit Earth in 2032, now has a less than 0.003% chance of impact, though it will still pass extremely close, offering a rare chance to study it. The focus now shifts to testing planetary defense systems, while the risk of it striking the moon has slightly increased.

  • So About That Asteroid That Could Hit Earth …

    On June 30, 1908, a space rock exploded over Siberia, flattening millions of trees. Today, the asteroid 2024 YR4, similar in size, poses a potential risk to Earth. While its odds of impact are low, space agencies are better prepared than ever, with advanced observatories and missions designed to track and prevent such threats.