NASA spotted a big asteroid that may hit Earth — what you should know
It's actually good news that NASA spotted a sizable asteroid with a (small) chance of hitting Earth in 2032. It means our asteroid-sleuthing telescopes are working.
Astronomers Discover an Asteroid With a 1.6 Percent Chance of Hitting Earth in 2032—Here's Why You Shouldn't Panic
NASA has identified an asteroid with a more than 1 percent chance of striking Earth in December 2032, per a statement released by the agency this week. While the identification has triggered international planetary defense measures,
Asteroid Has a 1% Chance to Impact Earth in 2032 — Should We Be Worried?
YR4, an asteroid that currently has a more than 1 percent chance to hit the Earth in 2032, catching the attention of scientists.
A newly discovered asteroid has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032
An asteroid first spotted in December has a 1.2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Scientists are tracking the space rock to learn more about its size and trajectory.
Astronomers find asteroid with 1% chance of hitting Earth: Should we be worried?
YR4, which was recently spotted in the cosmos with a non-zero chance of hitting Earth in the coming years, may have caused some alarm.
Newfound Asteroid May Hit Earth in 2032, Scientists Say
The possibility of the asteroid 2024 YR24 impacting our planet might not be ruled out until 2028, raising the prospect we’ll need to prepare for the worst
Interception Plans Underway For Large Asteroid That Could Hit Earth In 2032
A building-sized asteroid found in 2024 has a small chance of hitting Earth in 2032. For the first time ever, a planetary defense response is planning how to deal with the asteroid. If it did strike the planet,
Astronomers Are Keeping an Eye on This Asteroid’s Odds of Hitting Earth
Researchers say there’s a 1.3 percent chance that the space rock 2024 YR4 could strike our planet — but not until December 2032.
Newly Discovered Asteroid Has a 1.2 Percent Earth Impact Risk
A 200-foot-wide asteroid found in December has a one-in-83 chance of hitting Earth, according to space agencies.
NASA discovers asteroid that's now the most significant threat to Earth
Astronomers identified a potentially hazardous asteroid traveling 38,700 mph, measuring between 130 and 300 feet wide, and a slim chance of hitting Earth.
Newly Spotted Asteroid Has a Tiny Chance of Hitting Earth in 2032
A newly discovered asteroid has a tiny chance of smacking Earth in 2032, space agency officials said Wednesday. Scientists put the odds of a strike at slightly more than 1%. “We are not worried at all,
New Asteroid Tops NASA’s Impact Risk Chart, 1.2% Chance of 2032 Collision
The asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, jumped to the top of NASA's risk chart, with a slim but measurable chance of striking ...
Everyone’s talking about a new asteroid heading towards Earth, but is it a threat?
Astronomers are closely monitoring Asteroid 2024 YR4 as it heads towards Earth. Should we be worried about it? Here's what ...
Will asteroid YR4 collide with Earth in December 2032?
Scientists from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) say they have spotted an asteroid that could smash ...
Chilling graphic shows ‘Christmas asteroid’ the size of a football pitch on ‘possible’ trajectory to HIT Earth in 7yrs
A CHILLING graphic shows how an asteroid the size of a football pitch is on course to smash into Earth at Christmas time in ...
The destructive real-life meteor strike that inspired “9-1-1: Lone Star”'s finale asteroid disaster
The Chelyabinsk meteor struck Russia in 2013, resulting in almost 1,500 injuries and 7,300 buildings damaged. 9-1-1: Lone ...
Could This Asteroid Be a Lost Chunk of the Moon?
PT5, a near-Earth object discovered last year, has captivated scientists with its potential lunar origins. Likely ejected ...
‘9-1-1: Lone Star' Showrunner on Tommy's Fate, Asteroid's Impact, Tarlos Adoption and How ‘9-1-1' Could Possibly Top Spinoff's Upcoming Finale
This article contains spoilers from Monday's episode of Fox's "9-1-1: Lone Star," titled "Impact.” The sky is literally ...