Asteroid 2024 YR4:NASA James Webb Space Telescope recent observations reveal the potential that asteroid 2024 YR4 could be a small yet growing risk of collision, despite being no threat to the Moon. The new data reveals the potential danger to the lunar surface, prompting increased scientific interest in the asteroid’s trajectory. The Moon remains under…
Scientists are closely monitoring Asteroid 2024 YR4, a newly discovered spacerock that could pose a potential threat to Earth in 2032. First identified in late December 2024, the asteroid has captured global attention due to its concerning trajectory. Currently located approximately 35 million miles away, YR4’s path has prompted scientists to conduct extensive calculations. Initial…
On January 25, 2025, asteroid 2025 BK will pass close to Earth. This flyby highlights the important work scientists do to study and track asteroids near our planet. Read on for all the details!What is asteroid 2025 BK?Asteroid 2025 BK is a massive space rock, about 160 feet wide- – roughly the length of a…