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Asteroid's odds of hitting Earth went up. Scientists aren't surprised.

It's certain that recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 will swing close to Earth in 2032. The chances of an impact remain low — but with relatively limited observations so far, the odds are in flux.

A "city-killer" asteroid has a slim chance to crash into Earth. Here's what to know.

"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.

Massive Asteroid Is Headed for Earth. Here's Where It Could Hit in 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.

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Everyone’s talking about a new asteroid heading towards Earth, but is it a threat?

Astronomers are closely monitoring Asteroid 2024 YR4 as it heads towards Earth. Should we be worried about it? Here's what ...

City killer asteroid is coming: When will James Webb Telescope observe it?

Astronomers around the world are using powerful telescopes to measure the asteroid’s orbit as accurately as possible.

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Agencies plan for near-Earth asteroid’s close encounter in 2032

A recently discovered, sizable asteroid may come within striking distance of Earth in less than eight years. But although the ...

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Odds of an asteroid impact in 2032 just went up. Here's why experts say you shouldn't worry

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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