There is an asteroid heading toward the moon and it feels unreal until you think what could happen if it hits. Scientists say there is a four percent chance it collides in 2032 and that might sound small, but the fallout could destroy satellites, threaten astronauts, and shake everything we rely on in space. They are already talking about using nukes, bombs bigger than anything ever dropped on Earth. The thought is terrifying but it is also a chance to act before disaster strikes.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 is about 53–67 meters wide, discovered in December 2024.
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It orbits the Sun every 4 years.
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In 2032, there’s a small chance (~4%) it could hit the Moon.
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If it hits, it could create a 1 km-wide crater and blast debris into space.
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Some debris might reach Earth, causing meteor showers.
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Satellites and spacecraft could be at risk from debris.
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Scientists are looking into ways to deflect it, but it’s complicated and would need action years before 2032.
https://www.newsnationnow.com/space/asteroid-2024-yr4-moon-2032/