Newly spotted asteroid has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032
A newly discovered asteroid has a tiny chance of striking Earth in 2032. NASA and the European Space Agency said Wednesday the chance of impact is slightly more than 1%. The asteroid was first spotted last month. It’s estimated to be 130 to 330 feet across. It’s much too soon to know where on Earth it might strike. Scientists are keeping close watch on the space rock, which is currently heading away from Earth. As the asteroid’s path around the sun becomes better understood, space agency officials say there’s a good chance the risk to Earth could drop to zero.
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