Astronomers revealed that asteroid 2024 YR4 is the most likely sizable space rock forecast to impact Earth, with a 3.1% chance on December 22, 2032. First detected in December, this 130 to 300-foot-long asteroid poses a risk, especially to major cities nearby its potential entry points, though it is smaller than the previously more dangerous Apophis. Current data suggests that, while it won't decimate a country, it could still inflict significant local damage. The asteroid's mass remains uncertain due to limited observations, impacting the estimation of its potential destructive energy.
The asteroid 2024 YR4 has the highest likelihood forecast yet of impacting Earth, with a 3.1% chance on December 22, 2032.
While smaller than Apophis, 2024 YR4 could still cause significant damage depending on its entry point, potentially affecting large cities.
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