Will Asteroid 2024 YR4 Hit Earth? What You Need to Know

Don’t panic: a 200 ft asteroid has a 1 in 83 chance of hitting Earth in 2032! Scientists recently discovered an asteroid called 2024 YR4. Scientists are still observing this asteroid and its orbit. With more measurements, the probability of impact will likely drop to zero. And if it is on a trajectory to hit Earth, we may be able to divert it with a procedure similar to 2022’s DART mission!