Tag: Asteroid 2024 YR4
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Asteroid 2024 YR4: The Case for Destruction to Protect the Moon
Understanding Asteroid 2024 YR4 Asteroid 2024 YR4 gained significant attention last year when scientists highlighted its potential risk to Earth, estimating a collision possibility as high as 4% with the Moon. Although the likelihood of hitting Earth has been ruled out, the threat to the Moon remains concerning. This large asteroid could potentially eject large…
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Why We Should Prepare to Destroy Asteroid 2024 YR4
Understanding Asteroid 2024 YR4 Asteroid 2024 YR4 has recently captured the attention of the global scientific community with its potential collision course set for 2032. Initially, astronomers feared it might hit Earth, but they have since dismissed that possibility. However, the stakes are still high, as there remains a 4% chance of this sizable asteroid…