The ‘city killer’ asteroid (possibly) heading our way might spare us and slam into the Moon instead, scientists said. The space rock known as 2024 YR4 has a 2.1% chance of hitting Earth based on current observations.

Although the chances of impact are slim, Bennu is still one of the most potentially hazardous known asteroids in our solar system, and we need to be prepared for what could come. A first-of-its-kind study simulated the planet-wide damage that would be caused by Bennu’s unlikely impact,

The chances of an asteroid hitting the Earth with enough force to destroy a small country have been increased to 1 in 43. Experts originally said asteroid 2024 YR4 had a 1 in 83 chance of hitting the Earth when it reaches us in 2032.