Astronomers are tracking an asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
Feb 02, 2025
Astronomers are watching an asteroid that might hit Earth in 2032. It's as big as a football field. The chances of it hitting are about 1%. That's the closest call in over 20 years.
Scientists are tracking this asteroid to see if it will actually hit Earth. They use big telescopes to watch it. If it hits, it could cause a lot of damage in a small area.
The asteroid is called 2024 YR4. It's between 130 feet and 300 feet in diameter. That's bigger than the one that hit Russia in 2013. The energy from that impact was like 30 atomic bombs.
But astronomers say not to worry too much. The chances of the asteroid hitting Earth are still low. It's more likely to miss.
If it did hit, it would mostly affect parts of the ocean and some land areas. It wouldn't create a huge tsunami, like some people might think.
So, scientists are keeping an eye on the asteroid. They're trying to get more information about it. They want to be sure if it's going to hit or miss.
In the end, even though it's scary to think about, the chances of this asteroid hitting Earth are still pretty low. Scientists are working hard to make sure we're safe.