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Webb nails down asteroid YR4's near-miss with the Moon

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Webb nails down asteroid YR4's near-miss with the Moon
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JWST observations show asteroid 2024 YR4 will pass about 14,229 miles (22,900 km) from the Moon, with a margin of error of ±497 miles, effectively ruling out a lunar impact and easing previous fears of a Moon collision; the measurements also demonstrate Webb’s growing role in planetary defense by tracking a tiny, fast-moving asteroid and refining its orbit for future risk assessment.

Topics:sciencespace#asteroid-2024-yr4#astronomy#jwst#lunar-close-approach#planetary-defense#space
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  1. New data shows asteroid 2024 YR4 will narrowly miss the moon  CNN
  2. New NASA Asteroid Observations Eliminate Chance of 2032 Lunar Impact  NASA Science (.gov)
  3. The Moon Is Safe, For Now: No Collision In 2032 After All  Hackaday
  4. Asteroid 2024 YR4 will not impact the Moon  European Space Agency
  5. 'City killer' asteroid will narrowly miss the moon, James Webb Telescope reveals  Live Science

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