2032 Lunar Collision Fear Dismissed: 2024 YR4 Will Miss the Moon
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Initial concerns that the 60-meter asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Earth or the Moon in 2032 were resolved after James Webb Space Telescope observations, which show the object will miss both the Earth and the Moon—likely by at least about 20,000 km for the Moon—while Earth impact remains highly unlikely; NASA and partners continue monitoring and refining planetary defense efforts.
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