In 2032, we can witness a unique phenomenon when a giant asteroid has a chance to hit the moon. Scientists warn that this may not only threaten satellites circulating around the earth, but also create a stunning meteor rain in our sky. Are we ready for this?

• asteroid 2024 YR4, called the “city killer”, initially had 3 percent. A chance to hit the ground, but now the risk has dropped to just 0.0017 percent.
• However, the moon is still in the threat zone from 4.3 percent. A chance for a collision, which can cause serious consequences.
• See what else experts say and what activities space agencies take to protect our planet!

Asteroid 2024 YR4, called the “killer of cities”, aroused anxiety of scientists. According to telescopic observations,ther were 3 percent chances for her collision with the ground. Further research brought some relief, by lowering the likelihood of hitting our planet to a small low level of 0.0017 percent.

Nevertheless, our natural satellite, the moon, still remains in the sphere of potential threat, with opportunities to hit up to 4.3 percent. According to data from James Webb’s space telescope.

Possible Consequences of an Asteroid Impact

What are the possible consequences of such a blow? Simulations indicate that The asteroid could create a crater with a diameter of about 1 km on the surface of the moon, throwing millions of kilos of shards towards the ground. Thes cosmic stones could reach us a few days after the collision.

“If 2024 YR4 hits the moon in 2032, it will be (statistically speaking) the biggest hit in about 5,000 years” – we read in a report of scientists.

Even a small rock,moving at a huge speed,can be extremely hazardous.

Protecting earth from Space Threats

Although most of the shards will burn in our atmosphere, Some larger fragments can pose a threat to satellites, spacecraft and even astronauts. Dr Paul Wiegert from the University of Western Ontario, the main author of the study, compares a hit on the surface of the moon to the “large nuclear explosion”.Also emphasizes that Even a small rock, moving at a huge speed, can be extremely dangerous.

These discoveries emphasize the need to extend planetary defense activities, not only in the space close to the earth, but also in the face of threats from further spaces of space. NASA and other space agencies have been monitoring potentially dangerous asteroids and comet for years. In 2022, NASA even carried out the asteroid deviation test, which shows that humanity begins to have tools to defend against such threats.

Asteroid 2024 YR4, which is currently too far to undergo more accurate observations, will be visible again in 2028. Then scientists will have another opportunity to assess its size and trajectory. Despite previous fears, NASA ruled out the possibility that hitting the moon could considerably change his orbit around the earth.