Scientists warn that a possible asteroid strike on the Moon in 2032 could send debris towards Earth and endanger satellites.
On December 22nd, 2032, Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4 percent chance of actually striking the Moon. If it does, it will release ...
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Asteroid YR4 could blast the moon and shower Earth with meteors, experts warn
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has shifted from a near term scare to a slow burning celestial drama. Instead of slamming into our planet, ...
A stronomers are getting prepared for the chance to see "the most energetic lunar impact event ever recorded in human history ...
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to astronomer Sarah Greenstreet about her team's new discovery of the fastest-spinning large asteroid known to man.
The moon is pummeled by asteroids nearly every day, creating new craters constantly that can range from a few feet to many miles across. The asteroid impacts, when they’re large enough, create flashes ...
A small asteroid could strike the Moon in 2032, sparking moonquakes, glowing craters and meteor showers, while scientists debate whether to stop it or watch a rare cosmic experiment unfold.
Early images of the asteroid come from the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. There's no chance of it hitting Earth, astronomers say; the huge asteroid is about 200 million miles away.
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