asteroid 2025 fv12

Asteroid 2025 FV12 flew past Earth at 0.2 LD

A newly discovered asteroid designated 2025 FV12 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.26 LD / 0.00079 AU (118 518 km / 73 644 miles) from the center of our planet at 01:31 UTC on March 28, 2025. This was the first of two asteroid flyby’s within 1 lunar distance today.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 orbit diagram - February 6, 2025.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 impact risk updated to 1.8%

The impact risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 in 2032 increased from 1.2% to 1.8% on February 6, 2025, following new trajectory simulations and refined calculations. While the increase remains within a low-risk range, continued monitoring and additional observations will be necessary to further refine impact predictions.

asteroid 2024 yr4 orbit diagram january 29 2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4 triggers planetary defense procedures

A newly discovered asteroid designated 2024 YR4 has activated global planetary defense protocols after initial observations indicated a small but notable chance of impact in seven years. International monitoring networks have begun refining its trajectory, while space agencies evaluate potential response strategies, including possible deflection measures.