Scientists are watching a newly spotted asteroid that might come uncomfortably close to Earth in 2032. Found last December in Chile, asteroid 2024 YR4 is between 40-100 meters wide (approximately the size of a large building, as noted by Dr. Paul Chodas). At a speed of 17 kilometers per second (38,028 miles per hour), this space rock has caught scientists‘ attention. If it hit Earth, the explosion would be the equivalent of ten megatons of TNT, as calculated by researchers. The rock would likely burst apart in the sky before reaching the ground. There’s a 98.8% chance it will miss … Continue reading Asteroid 2024 YR4: 1.2% Chance of Earth Impact in 2032