Astronomers are closely monitoring a newly discovered asteroid with a slightly increased chance of hitting Earth
- Posted on February 7, 2025
- By CNN
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Astronomers are closely monitoring a newly discovered asteroid with a slightly increased chance of hitting Earth
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A newly discovered asteroid named 2024 YR4 now has a 2.2% chance of affecting Earth in 2032 after recent observations.