Is an asteroid going to hit Earth in 2032? Probably not, but here's what experts say
Chances an asteroid may hit Earth in 2032 have again risen, though the risk remains tiny, astronomers say. Here's what to know about 2024 YR4.
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A Parade of Planets Is Marching Through the Night Sky
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Is an asteroid going to hit Earth in 2032? Probably not, but here's what experts say
Asteroids orbit around celestial bodies and 2024 YR4 is actually slated to make a pass near earth in 2028 at about 20 times the Earth-Moon distance, according to NASA, so there’s no chance of it ...