Recent observations have increased the estimated probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth on December 22, 2032, to 3.1%. This asteroid, measuring between 130 and 300 feet in diameter, was first detected in December 2024. While the likelihood of impact remains low, continuous monitoring is essential to refine its trajectory and assess potential risks.
On December 27, 2024, astronomers detected asteroid 2024 YR4 using an automated telescope in Chile. This near-Earth object, measuring between 130 and 330 feet in diameter, has garnered attention due to a calculated 1.3% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032.
