The ‘city killer’ asteroid (possibly) heading our way might spare us and slam into the Moon instead, scientists said. The space rock known as 2024 YR4 has a 2.1% chance of hitting Earth based on current observations.

Of the Asteroid 2024 YR4, Mr Rankin said last month: "It is just important to keep in mind that its orbit is still too uncertain to know if it will hit and, right now, the most li

The asteroid warning network is affiliated with the United Nations. Officials activate the IAWN when an asteroid bigger than 10 meters has a greater than 1 percent chance of striking Earth within the next 20 years. The risk of 2024 YR4 meets this threshold.