Earth safety

2024 YR4 asteroid ruled out as an Earth threat, Moon impact unlikely

Scientists have ruled out asteroid 2024 YR4 as a threat to Earth, but tracking continues as it retains a 1.7% chance of hitting the Moon by December 2032.

February 26, 2025

Earth safety

2024 YR4 asteroid ruled out as an Earth threat, Moon impact unlikely

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