Astronomers discover 196-foot asteroid with 1-in-83 chance of hitting Earth in 2032 - Space.com

Astronomers discover 196-foot asteroid with 1-in-83 chance of hitting Earth in 2032 - Space.com

"Impact probability is still very low, and the most likely outcome will be a close approaching rock that misses us."
A newly discovered asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, has a 1-in-83 chance of striking Earth in December of 2032. The asteroid is estimated to be 196 feet (60 meters) wide, and it is currently 27 million… [+6465 chars] Read More

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