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Odds Of Disneyland-Sized Asteroid Hitting Earth Just Went Up

Astronomers have upped the odds of an asteroid called 2024 YR4 striking Earth, albeit in 2032, but warn that it will most likely soon be downgraded, and miss Earth.

LA Times on MSN · 4h

An asteroid could collide with Earth: What could happen if it hits, and should we worry?

An asteroid could hit Earth, but scientists are continuing to gather data to understand its trajectory and potential impact to Earth.

Newsweek · 21h

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.

Asteroid Bennu Stumped NASA Scientists

Forbes · 2d

A Deadly Asteroid May Strike Earth — What To Know

A near-Earth asteroid as wide as the Statue of Liberty is tall could strike Earth on Dec.22, 2032, alerting planetary defense groups at the United Nations.

U.S. News & World Report · 23h

Scientists Predict Devastation if Asteroid Bennu Strikes Earth in 2182

This mosaic image of asteroid Bennu, composed of 12 PolyCam images collected on December 2, 2018 by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft from a range of 15 miles (24 km). NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona/Handout via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The rocky object called Bennu is classified as a near-Earth asteroid,

Astrum on MSN · 35m

Why Asteroid Bennu Stumped NASA Scientists

Asteroid Bennu wasn’t what NASA expected. Instead of a smooth surface for sample collection, OSIRIS-REx encountered a chaotic, rocky terrain that made its mission incredibly difficult. This video dives into how NASA navigated these surprises and what Bennu’s secrets mean for our understanding of asteroids.

Space.com59m

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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Asteroid 2024 YR4 on NASA's Radar: What Is Near Earth Objects (NEOs)?

NASA and ESA monitor asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 1.2% chance of impacting Earth in 2032. Learn about Near-Earth Objects ...

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NASA Raises the Risk of 2024 YR4 Impacting Earth on December 22, 2032

NASA calculates a 2.3% chance of the asteroid, over 50 meters in size, impacting our planet. The Space Agency and NASA have recalculated their predictions, and the chances of the asteroid 2024 YR4 ...

Astronomers raise likelihood of YR4 asteroid hitting Earth to 2.3 per cent

Astronomers have raised the likelihood of “city-killer” asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth to 2.3 per cent, or roughly ...

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New NASA imagery shows large asteroid that could impact Earth in 2032

A recently released animation shows a new look at a large asteroid that has a small, but significant, chance of impacting ...

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Enormous asteroid the size of 59 Bonos racing towards Earth could 'wipe Ireland off the map'

An asteroid the size of 59 Bono's is racing towards Earth and would 'devastate' Ireland if it hit. Global defence plans have ...

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Asteroid the size of a 20-story building headed for Earth in 2032, astronomers warn

A large asteroid is headed towards Earth – and could collide with us in just a few years.Known as Asteroid 2024 YR4, the ...

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