YR4 has a very small chance of striking Earth when its orbit briefly intersects our planet's in December 2032.

Tiny grains collected from the asteroid Ryugu have given scientists a new window into the magnetic forces that shaped the ...

It measures 130 to 300 feet across, a pebble compared to the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs, which is estimated to have been six to nine miles in length. On the other hand, on Feb. 15, 2013, an ...

Here are some examples to compare the size of the asteroid ... Asteroid 2024 YR4 is considered a NEO — a near-earth object such as an asteroid or comet that comes close to Earth due to ...

New simulations reveal that the climate, atmospheric chemistry and even global photosynthesis would be dramatically disrupted by an asteroid collision ...

and if the asteroid does veer off on a collision course with Earth, there are few ways to combat it. According to estimates, the asteroid, called 2024 YR4, had the highest chance of any asteroid ...

YR4 has a 2.3% chance of hitting Earth in the year 2032. But according to new estimates, it may have an even smaller chance of hitting the moon instead.

That's because this space rock, designated asteroid 2024 YR4, has a 1-in-48 chance of impacting Earth in 2032 ... increase in sky background light compared to typical darker conditions.

Compared to moons or planets ... The most likely outcome by far is still that the asteroid will sail harmlessly by Earth. Still, if you’re nervous, maybe don’t watch Armageddeon for a while.

Scientists emphasize that this case highlights the importance of continuous asteroid tracking. Advanced monitoring helps refine predictions and ensures that potential threats are identified and ruled ...

Chris Hadfield compared the asteroid to "a bullet zeroing in on Earth from deep space" and warned of its destructive potential. Asteroid 2024 YR4 is expected to approach Earth on December 22 ...

Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a potential risk to the Moon, with a 1.7% chance of collision despite Earth now being safe. If it ...