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City-killing asteroids could be headed for Earth within weeks

Three dangerous asteroids are hidden from view due to Venus's position, posing a potential threat to Earth.

fromThe Mercury News

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The Bay Area researchers charged with defending the planet against asteroids

fromFuturism

Fearless James Webb Telescope Stares Down "City Killer" Asteroid That Had Been Feared to Strike Earth

Scientists continue monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after determining its size with the James Webb Space Telescope, ensuring preparedness against potential threats.

NASA doubles odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Moon

The risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the Moon has increased to nearly 3.8% for Christmas 2032.

fromwww.npr.org

How do astronomers track asteroids that could threaten Earth?

Astronomers will monitor asteroid 2024 YR4 closely, with current impact chances at 2.1%, but expect this probability to decrease significantly.

1 week ago

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Asteroid bigger than a 15-story building headed toward Earth in DAYS

City-killing asteroids could be headed for Earth within weeks

Three dangerous asteroids are hidden from view due to Venus's position, posing a potential threat to Earth.

fromThe Mercury News

OMG science

The Bay Area researchers charged with defending the planet against asteroids

fromFuturism

Fearless James Webb Telescope Stares Down "City Killer" Asteroid That Had Been Feared to Strike Earth

Scientists continue monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 after determining its size with the James Webb Space Telescope, ensuring preparedness against potential threats.

NASA doubles odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Moon

The risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the Moon has increased to nearly 3.8% for Christmas 2032.

fromwww.npr.org

How do astronomers track asteroids that could threaten Earth?

Astronomers will monitor asteroid 2024 YR4 closely, with current impact chances at 2.1%, but expect this probability to decrease significantly.

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fromFuturism

4 weeks ago

Large Object From Interstellar Space Detected Heading Toward Center of Solar System

A new interstellar object, A11pl3Z, is spotted with an unusual trajectory that might confirm its origins from outside our solar system. It could be the third such object in history.

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1 month ago

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NASA struggling to execute its planetary defense plan

fromArs Technica

11 months ago

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NASA shuts down asteroid-hunting telescope, but a better one is on the way

1 month ago

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NASA struggling to execute its planetary defense plan

fromArs Technica

11 months ago

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NASA shuts down asteroid-hunting telescope, but a better one is on the way

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'City-killer' asteroid now on crash course toward the moon after Earth likely to dodge a direct hit

UK news

NASA estimated 20% chance of asteroid hitting Earth, but kept it quiet

NASA underestimated asteroid 2024 YR4's initial risk, later fluctuating estimates revealed a decline to negligible chance of collision.

fromWashington Post

US news

Odds of recently discovered asteroid hitting Earth drop nearly to zero

New York City

fromWIRED

The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

The chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth have increased from 1.9% to 3.2%.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

City Killer' Asteroid's Earth Impact Risk Rises to Highest Ever Recorded

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 3.1% chance of hitting Earth in December 2032, but the risk is currently low.

fromLos Angeles Times

The chances of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 have changed. But what's the risk, really?

The probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth has fluctuated but remains low, alleviating concerns.

fromNew York Post

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'City-killer' asteroid now on crash course toward the moon after Earth likely to dodge a direct hit

UK news

NASA estimated 20% chance of asteroid hitting Earth, but kept it quiet

NASA underestimated asteroid 2024 YR4's initial risk, later fluctuating estimates revealed a decline to negligible chance of collision.

fromWashington Post

Odds of recently discovered asteroid hitting Earth drop nearly to zero

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a nearly zero chance of hitting Earth in 2032, following refined observations.

New York City

fromWIRED

The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

The chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth have increased from 1.9% to 3.2%.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

City Killer' Asteroid's Earth Impact Risk Rises to Highest Ever Recorded

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 3.1% chance of hitting Earth in December 2032, but the risk is currently low.

fromLos Angeles Times

The chances of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 have changed. But what's the risk, really?

The probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth has fluctuated but remains low, alleviating concerns.

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UK news

fromwww.theguardian.com

The chances of this asteroid hitting Earth keep rising. But there are four reasons I'm not worried yet | Carrie Nugent

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a low risk of impact, with several factors suggesting it may not lead to widespread destruction.

The odds of a city-killer asteroid impact in 2032 keep rising. Should we be worried?

Concern over asteroid 2024 YR4 grows as its odds of striking Earth rise to 3.2% for 2032.

10 months ago

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Asteroid set to hit Earth's atmosphere in matter of HOURS

fromArs Technica

The odds of a city-killer asteroid impact in 2032 keep rising. Should we be worried?

Concern over asteroid 2024 YR4 grows as its odds of striking Earth rise to 3.2% for 2032.

10 months ago

Asteroid set to hit Earth's atmosphere in matter of HOURS

A small asteroid will enter Earth's atmosphere today, burning up before impact, but visible as a fireball over the Philippines.

Space rock 2024 YR4 still has 2.4% shot at smacking Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4's impact uncertainty is decreasing, while the probability of Earth impact remains low at 2.4 percent.