NASA will use the James Webb Space Telescope to gather crucial data on the size of asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a small chance of striking Earth in 2032.

NASA confirms asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 3.1% chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032, potentially causing severe local damage. Estimated at 130 to 300 feet in diameter, its impact could generate energy equivalent to eight megatons of TNT.

NASA has identified asteroid 2024 YR4 with a 3.1% chance of hitting Earth on 22 December 2032. While the probability remains low, its potential impact could be devastating for a city. The asteroids projected path includes regions across South Asia,