Asteroid 2024 YR4: The Rock That Won’t Crash Our Holiday Party… Yet
2024 YR4, a newly spotted asteroid, drew astronomers' attention in late 2024 due to its close proximity to Earth. There is a 2.3% chance of collision, equating to 23 near-miss…
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2024 YR4, a newly spotted asteroid, drew astronomers' attention in late 2024 due to its close proximity to Earth. There is a 2.3% chance of collision, equating to 23 near-miss…