The researchers found that 2024 YR4 likely came from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter and has an unusually flat, disk-like ... it was dubbed a potential "city killer" because it was ...

The researchers found that 2024 YR4 likely came from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter and has an unusually flat, disk-like ... it was dubbed a potential "city killer" because it was ...

getty The infamous "city-killer" asteroid 2024 YR4 could still strike the moon in the near future, according to Live Science. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) made two planned observations of ...

Astronomers have gotten a glimpse of the "city-killer" asteroid before it disappears until 2028, according to NASA. The space rock, called 2024 YR4, was previously given up to a 3.1% chance of ...

Asteroid 2024 YR4 won’t hit Earth in December 2032, but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods forever. Researchers warn that “city killer” space rock could approach our planet again ...

“This find was rather unexpected since most asteroids are thought to be shaped like potatoes or toy tops rather than flat disks.” open image in gallery Artist’s illustration of asteroid 2024 ...

While the chance is still small, the updated forecast does note an increased impact risk that the city-killer asteroid will strike the Moon. Originally discovered in December 2024, asteroid 2024 ...

A “city-killer” space ... potatoes or toy tops rather than flat disks.” It would be one of the largest asteroids in recent history to potentially hit the Moon and astronomers said they were eager to ...

A “city-killer” space rock headed for a potential collision with the Moon likely originated in the asteroid belt near ... potatoes or toy tops rather than flat disks.” It would be one ...