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Will an asteroid hit Earth? Should we be worried?

A newly discovered asteroid called 2024 YR4 could collide with Earth in the year 2032... With the...

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11.11 11 Feb 2025


Will an asteroid hit Earth? Should we be worried?


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11.11 11 Feb 2025


A newly discovered asteroid called 2024 YR4 could collide with Earth in the year 2032...

With the asteroid having the damage potential to destroy a city, what are the chances this will happen? And is there reason to worry ?

Kieran is joined by David Moore from Astronomy Ireland to discuss.


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