Asteroid 2024 YR4, once thought to threaten Earth, may instead target the moon, prompting scientists to rethink planetary defense strategies. A potential impact could create a spectacular meteor shower and pose risks to lunar missions.
Asteroid 2024 YR4, once deemed a significant threat to Earth, is now under scrutiny for a slight increase in its chance of impacting the moon in 2032. With new data from JWST refining its trajectory, experts confirm the moon is safe from harm.