The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a stark warning about 15,000 “city-killer” asteroids that could strike Earth at any time, highlighting a significant gap in global planetary defense capabilities. These mid-sized rocks, approximately 140 meters in diameter, are large enough to cause regional destruction but remain difficult to monitor with existing tools. […]
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Moon in 2032, scientists warn of massive impact
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: An asteroid that once posed a threat to Earth, 2024 YR4, now has a potential to collide with the Moon in 2032, scientists have warned, calling it a rare opportunity to study the effects of a high-energy lunar impact. Read More: Moon May Hold Hidden Treasure, Scientists Say According to a new study, “Observation Timelines […]