Tracking asteroid that could hit earth in 2032
The world’s top astronomers are closely watching an asteroid they say has a 2.3% chance of hitting earth in 2032 - up from just 1% last month. Tom explains what they’re looking for and what scientists ...
Expert shares key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking ...
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A huge space rock has a 2.3% chance of hitting Earth so let's all play Asteroid Launcher
We interrupt our regular schedule of fish puns and naughty jokes about holes to warn you that a huge chunk of celestial ...
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Chances of massive asteroid colliding with Earth double
The likelihood of a colossal asteroid, measuring between 60 to 100 metres in width, colliding with Earth in 2032 has doubled.
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An asteroid could hit Earth in 7 years. Here's how astronomers are tracking it
Over the next several weeks, astronomers will be looking closely at an asteroid called 2024 YR4 that could be as big as a ...
China creates planetary defence team as huge asteroid is coming
China is putting together a planetary defence team after scientists spotted a huge asteroid heading towards the Earth. NASA and the European Space Agency have put asteroid 2024 YR4 at the top of the ...
Chances of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade has nearly doubled, NASA says
The chances of an asteroid striking Earth within the next decade has doubled in a matter of weeks, according to NASA ...
NASA Watches Asteroid 2024 YR4 With Chance Of Striking Earth In 2032
Scientists estimate that an asteroid called 2024 YR4 has a 2.3 per cent (up from 1 per cent) chance of striking Earth in December 2032.
Scientists track asteroid that has a chance of crashing into Earth in 2032
Scientists are using the James Webb Telescope to study Asteroid 2024 YR4 which has a chance of hitting Earth in 2032 ...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth, but here’s what would happen if it did
A newly discovered asteroid being tracked by the global science community has a nearly 98% chance of zooming by Earth without ...
Here are the chances that a newly observed asteroid could hit Earth in 2032
An asteroid first observed in late December 2024 is on track to pass by or collide with Earth in December 2032.
Chances of 'country-killer' asteroid hitting Earth increased to 1 in 43
The chances of an asteroid hitting the Earth with enough force to destroy a small country have been increased to 1 in 43.