An asteroid first observed in late December 2024 is on track to pass by or collide with Earth in December 2032.
According to the BBC, the asteroid's size means it would have the same power as a nuclear bomb if it were to hit the Earth.
Humanity's most powerful eye on space will be closely examining asteroid 2024 YR4 in the coming weeks and months.
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A 1-in-83 chance of an impact represented a 1.2% chance of an impact. That meant there was a 98.8% that 2024 YR4 would miss ...
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