The asteroid, measuring between 130 to 300 feet wide, was discovered in December 2024. While the risk to Earth is negligible, 2024 YR4 has a slightly higher chance of impacting the moon.

A so-called "city killer" asteroid scientists have been monitoring after discovering it had a small chance of hitting Earth in 2032 "no longer poses a significant threat," NASA said in its latest ...

Scientists are exploring the possibility of turning asteroid material into a viable food source for astronauts on long-duration space missions. Researchers from Western University's Institute for ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Scientists have finally given the all-clear to Earth from a newly discovered asteroid. After two months of observations, scientists have almost fully ruled out any threat ...

The potential impact of an asteroid, dubbed 2024 YR4, charging towards Earth has left scientists in a state of worry. While they are closely monitoring the behavior of the cosmic rock, the ...