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An asteroid has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here’s how astronomers are tracking it - CNN

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Astronomers are tracking it to refine estimates of its size and orbit to see how much of a risk the space rock poses.

By:Ashley Strickland
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An asteroid has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here’s how astronomers are tracking it - CNN
Sign up for CNNs Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A recently discovered asteroid, named 2024 YR4, has on… [+7361 chars]

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