No chance asteroid will slam into the moon in 2032, NASA says
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Key Points:
- NASA has confirmed there is now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR will collide with the moon in 2032, after previously estimating a 4.3% probability.
- Observations from the Webb Space Telescope in February allowed scientists to refine the asteroid’s trajectory, showing it will miss the moon by 13,200 miles (21,200 kilometers) on December 22, 2032.
- The asteroid, approximately 200 feet (60 meters) wide, was discovered in late 2024 and initially raised concerns about a potential Earth impact, which has since been ruled out for at least the next century.
- While the asteroid no longer poses a threat to the moon or Earth, ongoing monitoring continues to ensure
