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Tracking Asteroid 2024 YR4 Why Scientists Say There's No Need to Worry

As scientists continue to track the path of asteroid 2024 YR4, experts are reassuring us that the chances of a strike in 2032 remain extremely low. With new calculations suggesting a mere 2% chance of impact, experts caution that the odds will fluctuate as more data becomes available.

Understanding Asteroids

Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the sun, distinct from planets. These remnants from the solar system's formation 4.6 billion years ago can be found in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, with millions of them calling this region home.

Monitoring Potentially Hazardous Asteroids

The discovery of asteroid 2024 YR4 in December was made possible by a telescope in Chile. Estimated to be between 130 feet and 300 feet (40 meters to 90 meters) across, the asteroid's path is being closely monitored by NASA and the European Space Agency.

Reassuring Calculations

Initially, NASA put the odds of a strike at just over 1%. By Thursday, this figure had risen to roughly 2%, still considered extremely low. As more data becomes available from observations by the Webb telescope in March, scientists expect the risk to drop to zero.

No Cause for Concern

Larry Denneau, senior software engineer with the University of Hawaii's asteroid impact alert system that first spotted the asteroid, urges calm. There is no need for concern. It's a curiosity... Don't panic. Let the process play out, and we'll have a definitive answer.

Lessons from Past Experience

In 2021, NASA gave the all-clear on another potentially worrisome asteroid, Apophis, after new telescope observations ruled out any chance of it hitting Earth in 2068.

The Uncertainty Factor

Since the asteroid's size and orbit are still uncertain, it is unclear where it might hit and what the possible impacts would be should it strike Earth. However, experts expect that once Webb pinpoints the asteroid's size, NASA can predict how serious an impact this asteroid could produce and how difficult a task it might be to deflect this asteroid.

NASA's Experience in Planetary Defense

In 2022, NASA successfully demonstrated its ability to nudge an asteroid through the Dart spacecraft, deliberately ramming a harmless asteroid in the first planetary defense test of its kind. This experience has prepared NASA for potential future encounters with potentially hazardous asteroids like 2024 YR4.

Conclusion

While it is natural to feel concerned about the possibility of a strike, experts assure us that there is no need to worry just yet. With continued monitoring and new data emerging, scientists expect the risk to drop to zero. As we continue to learn more about asteroid 2024 YR4, we can rest assured that NASA and its partners are working tirelessly to ensure our safety.

Key Takeaways

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032.
Scientists expect the risk to drop to zero as more data becomes available.
The uncertainty surrounding the asteroid's size and orbit makes it difficult to predict potential impacts.
NASA has experience with planetary defense, demonstrated through its successful Dart spacecraft mission.

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