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'Large' asteroid's odds of hitting Earth went up. But not why you think.

It's certain that recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 will swing close to Earth in 2032. The chances of an impact remain low — but with relatively limited observations so far, the odds are in flux.

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Odds of an asteroid impact in 2032 just went up. Here's why experts say you shouldn't worry

A 1-in-83 chance of an impact represented a 1.2% chance of an impact. That meant there was a 98.8% that 2024 YR4 would miss Earth. The new figure of 1-in-43 represents a 2.3% chance of a strike. "That means we are still at 97.7% chance of a miss from this asteroid," Rankin told Space.com.

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Newly discovered asteroid now has a slightly higher risk of hitting Earth

A newly discovered asteroid named 2024 YR4 now has a 2.2% chance of affecting Earth in 2032 after recent observations.

Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)

NASA and European scientists explain how they calculate the probability of the space rock 2024 YR4 impacting our planet, and why it’s not yet time to worry.

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The odds of an asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 just went slightly up

The chances that a space rock could hit Earth in less than a decade just went up slightly, according to NASA scientists. The ...

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Asteroid 2024 YR4’s 2032 Impact Probability Explained!

YR4 has caught the attention of scientists, with a small chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032. The European Space ...

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Asteroid 2024 YR4: Is Earth in danger? Scientists assess the risk of a 32-story-sized space rock

The European Space Agency (ESA) has increased the estimated risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth on 22 December 2032, ...

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