Webb telescope ups the odds that ‘city-killer’ asteroid will hit the moon in 2032

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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has completed its latest observations of asteroid 2024 YR4, a building-sized space rock that poses no threat to Earth but may strike the moon. New data from JWST has refined the asteroid’s trajectory, raising the chance of a lunar impact on December 22, 2032, to 4.3%. Originally discovered in December 2024, the asteroid once had a small chance of hitting Earth, but that risk has now been ruled out. A moon impact would create a crater without affecting Earth, offering a rare scientific opportunity to study such an event, Live Science has reported. The asteroid will return near Earth in 2028 for further observation. read more: 👍 Like this video to support space science and public understanding of asteroid tracking and planetary defense. 💬 Comment below—Would you want NASA to intentionally study a moon impact if 2024 YR4 strikes? 🔗 Share this video to inform others about the fascinating potential of a real-time asteroid impact on the Moon. 💰 Want to support the channel? You can donate directly by hitting the YouTube Thanks button. Your support helps us keep reporting on deep space discoveries and science updates. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more insights from NASA, JWST, and the latest in space exploration. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook / b.c.begley Subscribe To My Patreon / bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube / @b.c.begley6007 Follow Me On Twitter / bc_news1 Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok / bcbegley #JWST #Asteroid2024YR4 #MoonImpact #shorts