Asteroid 2024 YR4 is a near-Earth asteroid that drew attention in early 2025 because it briefly carried a small but notable chance of hitting Earth in 2032. After about two months of follow-up observations, scientists gave the all-clear, according to the Associated Press report of February 25, 2025.
NASA's planetary defense team published its conclusion on February 24, 2025: the latest calculations show 2024 YR4 poses no significant threat to Earth in 2032 and beyond. The International Asteroid Warning Network issued a final notification the same day stating no significant potential for future impact.
The European Southern Observatory said new observations with its Very Large Telescope and other facilities around the world had all but ruled out an impact. The ESO image of the asteroid shows it as a faint dot among background stars.
NASA keeps a facts page on 2024 YR4 with the current status.
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