Asteroid Strike

Early this year, the world experienced a moment of panic as asteroid 2024 YR4 was found on a potential collision course with Earth. The Sky at Night team take a look at how astronomers’ observations took the asteroid from having the highest impact risk ever recorded to a mere close call, and what might have happened if it had been heading for a strike on our planet. BBC Four, 14 April, 10pm (first repeat will be on BBC Four, date and time to be confirmed) Check www.bbc.co.uk/skyatnight for more up-to-date information…

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BBC Sky at Night United Kingdom (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025

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