Shock discovery: Scientists warn that city-destroying asteroid nearing Earth in 2032 is more massive than first estimatedA massive asteroid, 2024 YR4, initially estimated at 40 meters in diameter, is actually 60 meters wide, posing a more significant threat. W...
04 Apr, 2025, 01.37 AM IST
NASA shocker: Asteroid feared to strike Earth now on course to obliterate the Moon, scientists warnNASA has updated its estimates for asteroid 2024 YR4, initially thought to hit Earth. The risk of an Earth impact in 2032 has been ruled ou...
01 Apr, 2025, 11.07 PM IST
NASA issues warning as potentially hazardous asteroid bigger than the Great Pyramid of Egypt makes its closest pass in 100 years tomorrow; here's how you can watch itNASA is monitoring a large asteroid, 2014 TN17, which will pass Earth at a safe distance of about 3 million miles. The asteroid, larger tha...
25 Mar, 2025, 09.34 PM IST
From danger to nothing: NASA just downgraded the threatening Y24 asteroid to zero; here’s whyNASA initially estimated a 3% chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 striking Earth in 2032. Recent observations have significantly reduced the threat...
27 Feb, 2025, 02.46 AM IST
Killer asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit some of the world's most populous cities on December 22, 2032; do you live in any of these places?Asteroid 2024 YR4 could strike Earth in 2032. Its size ranges from 40 to 90 meters. The asteroid could cause significant damage, especially...
22 Feb, 2025, 09.32 PM IST
City-killer asteroid 2024 YR4's chances of hitting Earth increase; NASA releases likely impact zone list–Check if you are in danger?NASA has identified asteroid 2024 YR4 with a 3.1% chance of hitting Earth on 22 December 2032. While the probability remains low, its poten...
19 Feb, 2025, 10.42 AM IST
What do you know about the Earthbound city-killer asteroid? It is 500 times more powerful than Hiroshima; here are more details on it as first glimpse revealedThe 'city killer' asteroid YR4 2024 has a one-in-34 chance of striking Earth in the next seven years, posing a significant threat. With a d...
19 Feb, 2025, 02.06 AM IST
Has NASA left it too late to deflect the 'city-destroying' asteroid heading towards Earth? Scientist gives chilling update and warns about the consequencesA newly discovered asteroid, 2024 YR4, has a one-in-43 chance of striking Earth in December 2032. Scientist gives chilling update and warns...
13 Feb, 2025, 08.48 PM IST
This is now getting serious! NASA scrambles to assess ‘City-Killer’ asteroid as risk escalatesNASA and the European Space Agency are closely monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, a potential city killer with a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2...
11 Feb, 2025, 11.23 PM IST
NASA predicts potential 'city-killer' asteroid strike in 2032. How bad could it be and can we prevent it?Scientists warn that an asteroid named 2024 YR4 might hit Earth on December 2, 2032. The chances are now 2.3%. The impact could cause immen...
08 Feb, 2025, 05.34 PM IST
NASA releases video and images of asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032; here's what it could harmNASA has released the first video of asteroid 2024 YR4, a 200-foot-wide space rock that has a 1.3% chance of striking Earth in 2032.
07 Feb, 2025, 01.51 AM IST
Is the planet Earth in danger? What was found in the asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars by the James Webb Space Telescope?The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discovered a number of small asteroids, some of which may be heading towards Earth.
17 Dec, 2024, 08.00 PM IST
Unlucky day: This giant asteroid could hit the earth on Friday the 13thAsteroid Apophis may approach Earth closely on Friday, April 13 with a very slim chance of colliding.
14 Dec, 2024, 01.52 AM IST
Is an asteroid striking the Earth in 2038? Here's the truthIn a recent hypothetical exercise by NASA, it has been revealed that we have more than a 70% probability of being struck by an asteroid. NA...
24 Jun, 2024, 05.22 PM IST
Four large asteroids to come close to Earth today. Will it create an impact?NASA has released a list of asteroids that will pass through the Earth on April 25. Here are the details.
25 Apr, 2023, 02.07 PM IST
- NASA plans to save Earth by knocking asteroid off its orbit
Washington, July 9 (IANS) Aiming to show how to protect Earth from a future killer asteroid strike, NASA plans to crash a refrigerator-size...
09 Jul, 2017, 06.17 PM IST
- Asteroid strike in oceans can destroy ozone layer: Study
An asteroid splashdown in one of the Earth's oceans could trigger a destructive chemical cycle that would wipe out half the ozone layer, a ...
27 Oct, 2010, 03.44 PM IST