NASA Expert Answers Your Questions About Asteroid 2024 YR4

NASA Expert Answers Your Questions About Asteroid 2024 YR4

You have heard about asteroid 2024 YR4 and we have heard your questions—so let us talk about it. What are the chances it will hit Earth? Why do those odds keep changing? And should you be worried? (Spoiler alert: No). Get the facts from a NASA expert and learn how we track asteroids, update predictions, and keep an eye on the skies. 

Asteroid 2024 YR4 FAQ: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/asteroids/2024-yr4/

Stay tuned for the latest updates: https://blogs.nasa.gov/planetarydefense/ 

Coming April 2025, NASA’s Planetary Defenders documentary will showcase the international collaboration and dedicated team of astronomers and scientists working tirelessly to track and monitor near-Earth asteroids, aiming to protect our planet from potential impacts: https://science.nasa.gov/science-research/planetary-science/planetary-defense/planetary-defenders/

Credit: NASA

Producers: Scott Bednar, Jessie Wilde, Pedro Cota
Duration: 2 minutes, 30 seconds
Release Date: Feb. 21, 2025

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