Asteroid YR4's Potential Impact on the Moon and Its Effects on Earth
NASA has identified a 4.3% chance that asteroid 2024 YR4, a 'city killer' about 200 feet wide, could collide with the Moon on December 22, 2032. While it poses no direct threat to Earth, a lunar impact could create a large crater and send debris toward Earth, potentially affecting satellites and creating spectacular lunar displays. Ongoing observations aim to refine the asteroid's trajectory and assess the risk, highlighting the importance of planetary defense.
