An asteroid could hit Earth, but scientists are continuing to gather data to understand its trajectory and potential impact ...
YR4 has just above a 1% chance of crashing into Earth in 2032, which is why astronomers and space agencies are paying attention to it.
Further research might bring those odds down to zero, but we will likely have to wait a couple of years to know for sure ...
An asteroid first spotted in December has a 1.2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Scientists are tracking the space rock to learn more about its size and trajectory.