An asteroid has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here's how astronomers are tracking it

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The article discusses the tracking of asteroid 2024 YR4, potentially impacting Earth in 2032, and the role of observatories, including Hawaii's Pan-STARRS. It emphasizes planetary defense through astronomical surveys and precision tracking.

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