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Asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit Earth in 2032

An asteroid could hit Earth in 2032, NASA says. Here's what to know about the potential "city killer."

"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.

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An asteroid has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here’s how astronomers are tracking it

YR4 has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Astronomers are tracking it to refine estimates of its size and orbit to see how much of a risk the space rock poses.

An asteroid could hit Earth in 7 years. Here's how astronomers are tracking it

Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a football field as they try to determine how likely it is to strike Earth in 2032.

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Big 150-Ft Asteroid Speeding At 37074 Kmph Set For Close Encounter With Earth Tomorrow, NASA Warns

A massive asteroid is hurtling towards Earth, prompting NASA's warning of a close encounter. Will it strike? What's the ...

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What to know about the asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032

We asked experts at NASA and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology what scientists know about the asteroid that could ...

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An asteroid is circling the Earth. What Arizonans need to know about impact

YR4 is circling Earth and NASA predicts it could strike the planet in 2032. Here's what to know about the asteroid headed ...

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Chilling animations depict effect ‘city-killer’ asteroid would have on Earth — as experts warn moon also in danger

Ready or not, 2024 YR4 is coming to an orbit near you. Chilling animations depict the apocalyptic impact that “city-killer” ...

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In emergency decision, James Webb telescope will study 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 before its close approach to Earth

In a rare "time-critical" decision, the James Webb Space Telescope will study the true size of the "potentially hazardous" ...

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