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Asteroid 2024 YR4 could still hit the moon with a four percent impact risk

A new paper is looking into the possibility of the collision being a reality and the kind of scientific opportunities it ...
ScienceAlert

If an Asteroid Hits The Moon in 2032, The Aftermath Might Reach Earth

On December 22nd, 2032, Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4 percent chance of actually striking the Moon. If it does, it will release ...
IFLScience

Asteroid 2024 YR4: Astronomers Are Preparing For The "Most Energetic Lunar Impact Witnessed In Human History"

A stronomers are getting prepared for the chance to see "the most energetic lunar impact event ever recorded in human history ...

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4% chance of hitting the moon. Here's why that's a scientific goldmine

There's a bright side to every situation. In 2032, the moon itself might have a particularly bright side if it is blasted by ...
Amaze Lab on MSN

NASA detects 84 foot asteroid ripping through Earth’s backyard today

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is carefully watching an asteroid called 2025 XM, a space rock about 84 feet (26 ...
Mashable

This asteroid won't strike Earth. Here's why NASA is still watching.

An image captured by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) when it discovered asteroid 2024 YR4. Credit: ATLAS / NASA An asteroid discovered late last year is expected to be in our ...
Forbes

How To See An Asteroid Bigger Than A Football Stadium Come Close On Thursday

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Asteroid (612356) 2002 JX8 will come within 2.6 million ...