Chances of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade has nearly doubled, NASA says
The chances of an asteroid striking Earth within the next decade has doubled in a matter of weeks, according to NASA astronomers.
An asteroid has a very small chance to hit Earth. What happens if it does?
Scientists say they expect the asteroid's future trajectory and impact probability to change as astronomers collect and analyze more data.
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.
Newly discovered asteroid now has a slightly higher risk of hitting Earth
A newly discovered asteroid named 2024 YR4 now has a 2.2% chance of affecting Earth in 2032 after recent observations.
A "city-killer" asteroid has a slim chance to crash into Earth. Here's what to know.
"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.
NASA’s Webb Telescope To Scan Asteroid Threatening To Hit Earth
Humanity's most powerful eye on space will be closely examining asteroid 2024 YR4 in the coming weeks and months.
Asteroid's odds of hitting Earth went up. Scientists aren't surprised.
It's certain that recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 will swing close to Earth in 2032. The chances of an impact remain low — but with relatively limited observations so far, the odds are in flux.
There’s a tiny chance the asteroid headed for Earth could hit the moon
YR4 does smash down on the lunar surface, the explosion might be visible from Earth and would leave a new crater on the near side of the moon
New Calculations Reveal Odds of Asteroid 2024 YR4 Colliding With Earth More Than Doubled
At the end of last year astronomers detected a new asteroid named 2024 YR4 but it wasn’t like other solar system travelers. That’s because this one passed right by us and, after further calculations,
The Odds of a Newly Discovered Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032 Keep Rising
YR4 has a 2.2% chance of striking Earth in seven years, but recent updates keep pushing the odds in the wrong direction.
Chance of 2032 asteroid strike have increased. Why scientists say not to worry
The near-earth object first discovered in 2024 has stirred up conversation on social media because of the potential for an ...
How Morocco Became the Meteorite Hunting Capital of the World
Since the “Saharan Gold Rush” in the 1990s, one researcher has been fighting for the North African country’s contributions to ...