It’s got the innocuous name 2024 YR4, but this large piece of rock could cause "severe damage" if it hits a major town or city.
Scientists are warning that the large asteroid could collide with the earth on 22 December 2032.
The odds of a serious strike are 1/67, but in astronomy terms, that is significant.
Astronomer David Whitehouse told Sky News authorities may need to take measures to deflect the rock if it looks like a collision is likely.
Full story: https://news.sky.com/story/scientists-monitoring-football-pitch-sized-asteroid-that-could-hit-earth-in-the-future-13299214
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