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‘City-killer’ asteroid now on crash course with the moon after Earth likely to dodge a direct hit
A “city killer” asteroid experts feared was on a crash course with Earth is now expected to miss the planet — but it still ...
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Asteroid That Threatened Earth Shaped Like a Saucer, Scientists Find With Large Telescope
After taking another peek at the "city-killer" asteroid that once had a small but uncomfortable chance of smashing into our ...
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'City Killer' Asteroid's Origin Traced to an Unexpected Part of The Solar System
2024 YR4 hails from the middle of the main asteroid belt that hangs out between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter – and it was ...
Chance of ‘city-killer’ asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the moon DOUBLES – & it could have terrifying consequences for Earth
THE odds of a “city killer” asteroid that once threatened Earth instead smashing into the moon have just doubled. YR4 was ...
Astronomers 'surprised' to discover 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 came from 'unexpected' part of solar system
The asteroid, named 2024 YR4, flew into view of the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) telescope in ...
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James Webb telescope takes emergency look at 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 ahead of close encounter in 2032
The James Webb Space Telescope has taken its first look at the near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 before a perilous close approach ...
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City-Killer Asteroid Won't Harm Earth, But It May Hit the Moon Instead
Asteroid 2024 YR4 had everyone collectively holding their breath just months ago, but now, it appears that the “city-killer” asteroid has a stronger ... 2024 YR4 poses no significant threat to our ...
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‘City-killer’ asteroid YR4 might not hit Earth in 2032. But can it still be a threat?
More from Explainers ‘City-killer’ asteroid YR4 might not hit Earth in 2032 ... Both 887 Alinda and 2024 YR4 orbit the sun ...
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Surprising origin of ‘city-killer’ asteroid that may strike Moon revealed
open image in gallery Artist’s illustration of asteroid 2024 YR4 as it flies by ... understanding of the risks of collisions between our planet and major bodies in crossing orbits, the ...
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Fact Check: What Happens if Asteroid 2024 YR4 Actually Hits the Moon?
The changes of an asteroid hitting the moon on Dec. 22, 2023 have increased. Learn what the experts say will happen if the ...
‘City killer’ asteroid could hit moon after Earth likely to dodge a direct hit
A “city killer” asteroid experts feared was on a crash course with Earth is now expected to miss the planet – but it still has a chance of smashing into the moon.
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‘City-killer’ asteroid now on crash course with the moon after Earth likely to dodge a direct hit
A “city killer” asteroid experts feared was on a crash course with Earth is now expected to miss the planet — but it still has a chance of smashing into the moon. Asteroid 2024 YR4 ...