Asteroid Threatens Moon and Earth: New Risks and Insights
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An asteroid named 2024 YR4, about the size of a 10-story building, initially thought to threaten Earth, now has a 4.3% chance of hitting the moon in 2032, offering a rare opportunity to study impact effects and test planetary defense strategies.
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