Since near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 was first discovered in December 2024, NASA and the worldwide planetary defense community have continued to observe the asteroid, which was ruled out as a significant impact risk to Earth. New infrared observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have decreased the uncertainty of the asteroid’s size and 2024 YR4...
Me before reading those stats: 😯
Me after reading those stats: 😮
Yeah 3.8% is a huge chance in asteroid collision terms. Exciting stuff.