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"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," ...
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The chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth in 2032 hit a record high. Experts expect the risk percentage to fluctuate before likely dropping to zero. Here’s why.
Hubble Space Telescope imagery created an HD look at the gas giant planet Jupiter. Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center ...
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The asteroid was discovered after passing by Earth ... “At its farthest, YR4 will be near to Jupiter’s orbit,” Binzel said. “YR4 presents a challenge because it is small and headed away.