First spotted last month by a telescope in Chile, the near-Earth asteroid — designated 2024 YR4 — is estimated to be 130 to 330 feet (40 to 100 meters) across.

The asteroid is unlikely to be cause for concern, but its detection has triggered planetary defence response procedures for the first time

Astronomers announce newly discovered asteroid has 1.2% chance of Earth impact in 2032, earning rare level 3 threat rating.

Astronomers Spot a 196-Foot Asteroid, Predict It Could Strike Earth in 2032 Astronomers are keeping an eye on a 196-foot asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032. The extraterrestrial object has been named 2024 YR4,