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2024 YR4 poses no threat to Earth

USA Today · 3d

Will an asteroid hit Earth? Likely not. NASA gives 'all clear' as odds fall to near zero

The space rock caused quite a stir after astronomers first spotted it last year on a trajectory bringing it uncomfortably close to Earth in 2032.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses significant threat to Earth in 2032, NASA's latest analysis determines

YR4 asteroid, which is nearly the size of a football field, now has roughly a 0.004% chance of hitting Earth in about eight years, according to the space agency's latest calculations. The Center for Near-Earth Object Studies previously projected a 3% chance of the asteroid striking our planet before lowering the chance to 0.

The Associated Press on MSN · 3d

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say

Scientists have finally given the all-clear to Earth from a newly discovered asteroid. After two months of observations, scientists have almost fully ruled out any threat from the asteroid 2024 YR4, NASA and the European Space Agency said Tuesday.

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Earth Dodges ‘City-Killer’ Asteroid — But NASA Says The Moon Might Not Be So Lucky

NASA’s recent announcement brought relief to millions of people across the globe: Earth is no longer in danger of being ...

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Space agencies issue major update on YR4 'city killer' asteroid

NASA and ESA issued a major update concerning the near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 on5. After two months of rising and falling ...

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