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In emergency decision, James Webb telescope will study 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 before its close approach to Earth

In a rare "time-critical" decision, the James Webb Space Telescope will study the true size of the "potentially hazardous" asteroid 2024 YR4 twice over the next few months. The asteroid has a roughly 2.

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Chilling animations depict effect ‘city-killer’ asteroid would have on Earth — as experts warn moon also in danger

Ready or not, 2024 YR4 is coming to an orbit near you. Chilling animations depict the apocalyptic impact that “city-killer” asteroid YR4 2024 could have if it did hit Earth — while astronomers warn that the moon could be in the line of fire as well.

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NASA observing ‘city-killer’ asteroid en route for Earth

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is helping astronomers study asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a small chance of striking Earth on December 22, 2032.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit Earth in 2032

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A huge space rock has a 2.3% chance of hitting Earth so let's all play Asteroid Launcher

We interrupt our regular schedule of fish puns and naughty jokes about holes to warn you that a huge chunk of celestial debris has a 2.3% chance of impacting Earth in December 2032 and wiping out the city of Bradford.

USA Today · 1d

Is an asteroid going to hit Earth in 2032? What to know about 2024 YR4

The odds that asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Earth in 2032 recently spiked from a little more than 1% to 2.3%, but astronomers say not to fret.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

An asteroid could hit Earth in 2032. Here’s why experts say do not panic.

YR4 has a roughly 2 percent chance of hitting Earth in 2032, and “is large enough to cause localized damage,” NASA says.

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Newly discovered near-Earth asteroid isn't an asteroid at all — it's Elon Musk's trashed Tesla

Astronomers have retracted the discovery of a new asteroid after realizing the object was the remains of Elon Musk's Tesla ...

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NASA Has Live Feed Of ‘God of Chaos' Asteroid Which Has The Potential To Hit Earth

NASA has now provided a live feed to track the asteroid's movements, offering both reassurance and concern. Could this ...

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Life’s building blocks discovered in asteroid dust

This week, explore what lurks in asteroid dust, marvel at the world’s largest beaded burial, discover an elusive creature ...

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Space in 2025: What to Expect

As we move into 2025, the field of space exploration is buzzing with exciting missions, new technologies, and a renewed focus ...

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NASA’s call as odds of ‘city-killing’ asteroid striking Earth increase

Dubbed 2024 YR4, the building-sized space rock reportedly ... Astronomers estimate the asteroid measures roughly 55m across — around the height of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Live Science ...

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Watch potential 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 as it hurtles through space

YR4 has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032, but for now, you can watch it fly harmlessly through space in a short ...

NASA Calls in Webb Telescope to Track Recently Identified Hazardous Asteroid

The odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth are shifting, with the space rock now carrying a 1-in-48 chance of collision.

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World News Live Today February 11, 2025: Scientists to use NASA's James Webb telescope to track asteroid as odds of hitting Earth rise

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