NASA’s recent announcement brought millions of people around the world relief: the land is no longer in danger of being attacked by Asteroid 2024 years 4. This massive space rock, which once represented a serious threat, will pass safely for the earth in 2032.
However, the situation is still far from establishing. Although the earth has dodged a bullet, NASA warns that the moon could still be in the asteroid.
A call close to Earth
For weeks, astronomers had been closely monitoring the path of asteroid 2024 years 4, a massive object until 295 feet in diameter. Initial calculations increased the alarm when experts determined that the Earth had a 1.5% chance of being affected by the asteroid.
The implications of such an event would have been catastrophic. If I had collided with the earth, the explosion would have been equivalent to 8 TNT megatons, 500 times more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb.
The entire cities would have been destroyed, and the world would have faced a lasting environmental impact. After observations and extensive recalculations, POT He has confirmed that Asteroid YR4 will not hit the earth.
The current trajectory suggests that the asteroid will pass through our planet without impact for at least the next century.
“That is the result that we expected all the time,” said Paul Chodas, director of the Center for Studies of nearby objects of the NASA Earth.
THE NEW MOON RISK
While the earth is safe, NASA’s latest data suggests a new and growing threat: the moon could be ongoing collision with asteroid YR4. The asteroid now has a 1.7% chance of hitting the heavenly bodyabove previous estimates.
The potential impact on the moon could be catastrophic. If Asteroid Yr4 hits, it would attack an amazing 30,000 miles per hour, creating a crater up to 6,500 feet wide. Such collision would leave a permanent mark on the lunar surface, visible from the earth to the naked eye.
Scientists are closely monitoring the situation, hoping that more data and observations decrease the probability of such impact.
One of the most valuable tools in this effort is James Webb Space Telescopewhich will soon be used to obtain a more precise reading about the size and trajectory of the asteroid.
Study asteroids for the future
Although the threat of the asteroid towards the earth has been eliminated for now, the potential danger for the moon serves as a marked reminder of the vulnerabilities of our celestial neighbors.
This event has also provided a unique opportunity for astronomers to study asteroid trajectories in real time, helping to refine the techniques used to track and predict future asteroid routes.
Now, the Astronomers continue to observe 2024 years 4They expect this close encounter to lead to a deeper understanding of cosmic threats and better preparation for possible future risks.
The close call of the Earth highlights the spatial vulnerabilities
In the great scheme of things, the earth has been unscathed this time, but it is clear that our place in the cosmos is far from safe. The nearby call of the moon with Asteroid YR4 is a vivid reminder of how fragile are our surroundings in the immensity of space.
Scientists continue to refine their predictions and observe the asteroid, it remains to be seen if the moon will be really affected or if humanity can rest calm knowing that our heavenly partner has once again avoided the disaster.
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