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Astronomers discover 196-foot asteroid with 1-in-83 chance of hitting Earth in 2032 (www.space.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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"Impact probability is still very low, and the most likely outcome will be a close approaching rock that misses us."

A newly discovered asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, has a 1-in-83 chance of striking Earth in December of 2032. The asteroid is estimated to be 196 feet (60 meters) wide, and it is currently 27 million miles away.

The near-Earth object (NEO) discovered in 2024, which is around half as wide as a football field is long, will make a very close approach to Earth on Dec. 22, 2032. It's estimated to come within around 66,000 miles (106,200 kilometers) of Earth on that day, according to NASA's Center of NEO Studies (CNEOS). However, when orbital uncertainties are considered, that close approach could turn out to be a direct hit on our planet.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

"Which is about half as wide as a football field is long."

Which is about 50 yards wide.

It's really, REALLY not that difficult.

If they're going to try to use funky ass measurements at least be fun with it. Like maybe "Which is about 8 school busses long" or something lol.

[–] DannyBoy 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yards are already funky ass measurements in a global perspective.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Lol fair. I prefer metric measurements myself. So much more convenient and actually makes sense.