Tag: Lunar Impact
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Rare lunar impact flash captured from Ireland: First video from AOP
Historic lunar flash captured from Irish skies A groundbreaking moment in planetary science has emerged as astronomers reveal what is believed to be the first video recording of a lunar impact flash captured from the island of Ireland. The footage, recorded by Andrew Marshall-Lee, a final-year PhD student at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP),…
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NASA’s Plans to Mitigate the Threat of Asteroid 2024 YR4
Understanding the Threat of Asteroid 2024 YR4 NAVIGATION THROUGH A COSMIC MENACE: NASA has set its sights on the asteroid known as 2024 YR4, dubbed a ‘city killer’ due to its potential catastrophic impact on the Moon and the resulting disruption it could cause to satellites orbiting Earth. This asteroid poses a real risk, albeit…
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NASA’s Plan to Stop ‘City Killer’ Asteroid 2024 YR4
Introduction to Asteroid 2024 YR4 NASA is currently monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, a potential ‘city killer’ that poses a small risk of impacting the Moon. With just a 4% chance of collision, the threat it poses has nevertheless sparked concern among astronomers. The space agency is considering various methods to mitigate any potential damage that…
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Nuclear Defense Against Asteroid Threat to Moon in 2032
Understanding the Asteroid Threat: 2024 YR4 In December 2024, scientists discovered an asteroid designated as 2024 YR4, immediately raising alarms about its potential impact risk. Measuring approximately 180 feet (55 meters) across, initial observations revealed an alarming 3.1% chance that it could collide with Earth in 2032. While this figure might seem low, it was…
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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…