NASA has once again increased the probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth, making it the highest-risk asteroid ever recorded. Initially given a 1.2% chance of impact, the odds rose to 2.3% just weeks later. Now, scientists warn that the likelihood has jumped to 3.1%, a significant shift that raises global concerns. What is Asteroid 2024 YR4? Asteroid 2024 … [Read more...] about NASA Upgrades Chances of Asteroid Hitting Earth in Seven Years – ‘Highest Risk Ever’
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Astronomers Are Monitoring a Newly Discovered Asteroid—That Could Hit Earth
Could Asteroid 2024 YR4 Pose a Threat to Earth? Here’s What You Need to Know Astronomers worldwide are closely monitoring a newly discovered asteroid, 2024 YR4, which has a 1.2% chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. While the odds may seem low, the potential impact has sparked significant interest among scientists and space agencies. This article delves into … [Read more...] about Astronomers Are Monitoring a Newly Discovered Asteroid—That Could Hit Earth
Global Planetary Defense Protocols Now Active Following “Potentially Hazardous” Asteroid Discovery
Early Detection Triggers Global Response On December 27, 2024, astronomers at the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) in Río Hurtado, Chile, made a discovery that sent ripples through the scientific community. A newly identified asteroid, 2024 YR4, measuring between 40 and 100 meters (131–328 feet) in diameter, has been classified as a Level 3 threat on the … [Read more...] about Global Planetary Defense Protocols Now Active Following “Potentially Hazardous” Asteroid Discovery
Asteroid Apophis: A Slightly Increased Risk of Impact
The asteroid Apophis, often referred to as the "god of chaos," has been a subject of fascination and concern for astronomers. This potentially hazardous object has made close flybys of Earth in the past and is scheduled to do so again in the future. A Slight Increase in Impact Risk Recent research has revealed that the probability of Apophis colliding with Earth in 2029 … [Read more...] about Asteroid Apophis: A Slightly Increased Risk of Impact