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An asteroid’s chances of hitting Earth keep shifting. Here’s why that is happening

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Asteroid 2024 YR4’s odds of hitting Earth in 2032 are now effectively zero

UPDATE Feb. 24, 2025: With new observations over the weekend, the odds of 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032 have declined to 0.0039 percent — effectively eliminating concerns about that encounter. 2024 ...
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The riskiest asteroid on record now has near-zero chance of hitting Earth

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. NASA estimates that ...