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Asteroid 2024 YR4: Earth Impact Risk Nears Zero

4/2/2025

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The James Webb Space Telescope has turned its gaze on asteroid 2024 YR4, once thought to pose a threat to Earth in 2032. While the risk of an Earth impact has plummeted to nearly zero, there's still a 2% chance it could collide with the moon. This 60-meter asteroid boasts intriguing thermal characteristics, thanks to its swift rotation and rugged surface.

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The James Webb Space Telescope has turned its gaze on asteroid 2024 YR4, once thought to pose a threat to Earth in 2032. While the risk of an Earth impact has plummeted to nearly zero, there's still a 2% chance it could collide with the moon. This 60-meter asteroid boasts intriguing thermal characteristics, thanks to its swift rotation and rugged surface.