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Asteroid 2024 YR4: 1-in-83 Chance of 2032 Impact

1/28/2025

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Asteroid 2024 YR4, spotted on Christmas Day 2024, poses a concerning 1-in-83 chance of striking Earth in December 2032. With a width of 150 feet and a Torino Scale rating of 3, it could inflict localized damage. However, continuous monitoring and NASA's DART mission aim to mitigate this looming threat.

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Asteroid 2024 YR4, spotted on Christmas Day 2024, poses a concerning 1-in-83 chance of striking Earth in December 2032. With a width of 150 feet and a Torino Scale rating of 3, it could inflict localized damage. However, continuous monitoring and NASA's DART mission aim to mitigate this looming threat.