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Nuevo asteroide tiene una posibilidad récord de impactar con la Luna: ¿qué pasaría si hay un choque?
En las últimas semanas, la comunidad astronómica internacional ha mantenido un seguimiento constante sobre el asteroide 2024 YR4, un cuerpo rocoso identificado a […]
TL;DR
- Asteroid 2024 YR4, identified in late December 2024, is being closely tracked by astronomers.
- Initial calculations suggested a low probability of Earth impact in December 2032, but this scenario has since been discarded.
- Current studies indicate a possibility of the asteroid colliding with the Moon on December 22, 2032.
- The asteroid's diameter is estimated to be between 53 and 67 meters.
- A direct impact on the Moon could have noticeable consequences due to the absence of an atmosphere.
- The asteroid had previously reached a high classification on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale, highlighting its unusual nature.