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Astronomers 'surprised' to discover 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 came from 'unexpected' part of solar system
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Scientists reveal what the asteroid on course to hit the Moon looks liked
The space rock was first detected in December and was initially considered to have a chance of striking Earth in 2032.
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New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey puck
The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck ...
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'City Killer' Asteroid's Origin Traced to an Unexpected Part of The Solar System
2024 YR4 hails from the middle of the main asteroid belt that hangs out between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter – and it was ...
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We now know the shape of notorious asteroid 2024 YR4 that dominated headlines recently — it's probably 'suburban,' too
"We are a bit surprised about its origin in the central main asteroid belt, which is a location in the asteroid belt that we ...
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Hawaiʻi telescopes spot asteroid that could slam into the Moon: 8 things to know
Astronomers at W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea have uncovered new insights about 2024 YR4. This is an Earth-crossing asteroid first spotted in December 2024.