The Odds of a Newly Discovered Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032 Keep Rising

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 2.2% chance of striking Earth in seven years, but recent updates keep pushing the odds in the wrong direction.

Feb 10, 2025 - 19:58
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The Odds of a Newly Discovered Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032 Keep Rising
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 2.2% chance of striking Earth in seven years, but recent updates keep pushing the odds in the wrong direction.