Nuevo asteroide tiene una posibilidad récord de impactar con la Luna: ¿qué pasaría si hay un choque?

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.

Continuer la lecture de l'article original