A month ago, a little, Title messages talked about a asteroid that can change everything. Con The probability of reaching 3.1% of the Earth, 2024 YR4 It became the hero of scientific meetings, but occasionally conversation on social networks about a particular alarm and bunker pits and the end of the world. Fortunately, experts such as Spanish Juan Louis Cano, the Coordinator of the Information Service of the European Space Agency (ESA) Plane Service Office, They helped us to keep the actual intensity of the matter in the environment.
Once the more data was there, the asteroid 2024 YR4 may be examined with a little more details, Thank you as part of the effort of Spain’s scientific communityThe threat is almost completely faded. Now the James Webb space telescope has confirmed our demands: This rock is not a danger to the earth. At least not directly.
The moon can be affected by the asteroid of 2024 yr4
Although we have not already reached 2024 YR4, this asteroid is not yet, scientists must keep track of their steps. For that reason, James Webb has made new observations on the space telescope In December last year, the sky was found.
According to the published reportIt is now estimated that 2024 YR4 is 60 meters in diameter. Also, even if we say, Confirms the data obtained However, the probability of impact with the earth has been eliminated There are possibilities to collide with the moon on December 22, 2032.
“Although the impact of the earth has already been rejected before December 22, 2032 (2024), there is a” non -sero “probability that affects the moon at this time”Refers to the report.
In statements a CountryJulia de Leon, a researcher of the Spanish Canary Islands, said the “non -secl” probability “is about 2%”. He has promised with a clear message: “If it affects the moon it is not dangerous to us. Nothing really happen”.
An event like that may give us something more valuable than fear: A unique opportunity to notice how a rock is crashing against the moon.
A unique opportunity for science
In contrast to being alarm, This scene has triggered excitement among astronomers. A lunar trauma, although not possible at this time, will be an unprecedented natural experiment. The moon, as the experts explain, are already filled with grooves, indicating that the other celestial bodies collide against it.
In addition, this potential impact will help Enrich the prognosis samples and improve planetary security strategies. This is because 2024 Yr4, even though we no longer pluck our dreams, other similar objects will continue to be close to us. Reading the impact and its effects in detail can be a basic step in planetary security efforts.
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