The threat of a so-called 'city killer' asteroid striking Earth has long captured the imagination, fuelling both scientific inquiry and public concern. But what if that threat were to shift course? Recent discussions suggest a possible change in the trajectory of asteroid 2024 YR4—now pointing towards the Moon as a potential target. This raises a critical question: what might the consequences be?
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has sparked alarm over the past few months. Initially, researchers identified a small but significant chance of it colliding with Earth on 22 December 2032. However, new calculations indicate that the odds of an Earth impact have changed.
