Potential 2032 Impact of 'City-Killer' Asteroid on the Moon and Earth
Asteroid 2024 YR4, with a 4% chance of hitting the moon in December 2032, was only detected late due to a blind spot near the sun; ESA's upcoming NEOMIR space telescope aims to improve early detection of such objects, especially from sunward directions, and will help clarify the asteroid's future trajectory, including the potential lunar impact.