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2024 YR4 surpasses Apophis as ‘riskiest’ asteroid ever detected
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2024 YR4 surpasses Apophis as ‘riskiest’ asteroid ever detected

2024 YR4 has surpassed Apophis as the asteroid with the highest impact probability, now assessed at 2.8% for a potential Earth impact on 22 December 2032. This marks a significant milestone for asteroids over 30 meters, reflecting improved orbital knowledge. As observations continue, the uncertainty region will shrink, potentially altering the impact probability further.