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The Independent on MSN · 1d

Chance of Earth being hit by asteroid in 2032 double

The chances of Earth being hit by an asteroid in 2032 have roughly doubled – though we are almost certainly fine. On 22 December, 2032, the Earth will be visited by an asteroid discovered last year and named 2024 YR. The rock is up to 90 metres across.

USA Today · 2d

Scientists taking 'active measures' for asteroid with slight chance of hitting earth.

YR4 has just above a 1% chance of crashing into Earth in 2032, which is why astronomers and space agencies are paying attention to it.

Massive Asteroid Is Headed for Earth. Here's Where It Could Hit in 2032

According to the BBC, the asteroid's size means it would have the same power as a nuclear bomb if it were to hit the Earth.

Space on MSN3d

Odds of an asteroid impact in 2032 just went up. Here's why experts say you shouldn't worry

A 1-in-83 chance of an impact represented a 1.2% chance of an impact. That meant there was a 98.8% that 2024 YR4 would miss ...

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'City-killer': Why scientists are watching asteroid 2024 YR4 closely

Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India. Get all the trending City News, India News, Business News, and Sports ...

Astronomers find asteroid with 1% chance of hitting Earth: Should we be worried?

An asteroid recently spotted in the cosmos with a non-zero chance of hitting Earth in the coming years may have caused ...

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