Asteroid 2024 YR4: Harmless rock or deadly collision incoming for Earth? Here's what we know
Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh
Asteroid Danger
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 2% chance to strike Earth in 2032. Harmless space rock or a catastrophic disaster? NASA and Webb Telescope are racing to uncover the truth.
YR4 Threat
With its size and orbit unclear, asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit like the Tunguska blast—or miss entirely. Webb Telescope will soon decide if this is a near miss or a global threat.
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Impact Odds
Odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032 have doubled to 2%. Harmless curiosity or a dangerous omen? Scientists say the fate of this cosmic visitor isn’t sealed yet.
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Webb Hunt
The James Webb Telescope will track 2024 YR4 in March to refine its path. Could this 300-foot rock signal an extinction-level event—or will it drift quietly by?
Space Roulette
The asteroid’s 2% collision chance has experts working around the clock. Will YR4 turn out to be just a harmless rock—or Earth’s next big scare?
Cosmic Gamble
Asteroid 2024 YR4 might miss Earth entirely—or hit with devastating consequences. NASA says the risk is “low for now,” but the Webb Telescope will reveal the truth soon.
Crash Fears
A collision with 2024 YR4 in 2032 could unleash local destruction or worse. As its orbit shifts, the odds of impact are changing—could it become Earth’s next crisis?
Deflection Debate
If 2024 YR4’s path confirms a strike, could NASA deflect it in time? The asteroid’s uncertain size and speed make it a tricky target for planetary defense systems.
Global Scare
First spotted in December, 2024 YR4 now has telescopes worldwide tracking its every move. This 300-foot rock could be harmless—or catastrophic.