Asteroid 2024 YR4: Moon Collision Possible in 2032, Earth Safe

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Moneycontrol•24-12-2025, 09:02
Asteroid 2024 YR4: Moon Collision Possible in 2032, Earth Safe
- •Newly discovered Asteroid 2024 YR4, 60 meters long, could hit the Moon in December 2032.
- •Earth is confirmed safe from any potential collision with Asteroid 2024 YR4.
- •Scientists are closely tracking its trajectory using advanced telescopes like NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
- •A lunar impact would create a significant crater, release enormous energy, and generate debris.
- •Studying 2024 YR4 is crucial for planetary defense and understanding asteroid behavior, despite low impact probability.
Why It Matters: Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses no threat to Earth but could impact the Moon in 2032, aiding planetary defense studies.
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