Asteroid 2024 YR4 Earth Impact
Asteroid 2024 YR4, once a concern for potentially striking Earth in 2032, now has a very low chance of impact after recent observations by astronomers.
Key Points
- Asteroid 2024 YR4 had a greater than 1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
- Recent observations showed the probability dropped to a few hundred thousand, below significant concern levels.
- Astronomers were able to track the asteroid's movement and rule out impact.
Pros
- Asteroid 2024 YR4, once a concern, now has a very low chance of hitting Earth.
- Astronomers successfully tracked and ruled out the possibility of impact.