In late 2024, astronomers spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 on a trajectory that could potentially threaten Earth. This observation triggered a fervid series of observations of the object—possibly as big as a football field—to determine that it will not hit. However, an impact on the moon cannot be ruled out. In late 2024, astronomers spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 on a trajectory that could potentially threaten Earth. This observation triggered a fervid series of observations of the object—possibly as big as a football field—to determine that it will not hit. However, an impact on the moon cannot be ruled out. Astronomy Planetary Sciences Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Asteroid 2024 YR may not hit Earth in 2032, but it—and others—will keep coming back
