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Science
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Scientists give chilling update on huge asteroid heading for the moon

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a significant chance of striking the Moon in 2032, potentially creating a large crater and sending lunar debris toward Earth.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

If This Asteroid Hits the Moon, Watch for Shooting Stars and Stricken Satellites

Asteroid 2024 YR4, about 60 meters across, presents no identified Earth impact risk for December 22, 2032, but retains a small (~4%) lunar-impact chance.
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