An asteroid named 2024 YR4 now has a 3.1-percent chance of impacting Earth in 2032, according to recent NASA data, marking it as the most threatening space rock recorded by modern forecasts. Despite the increased odds, experts emphasize there’s no immediate cause for concern.
The global astronomical community is actively monitoring the asteroid, and the James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled to observe it next month.
The asteroid is estimated to measure between 130 and 300 feet (40–90 meters) wide and appears to have a typical composition based on its light signatures.
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