What are the chances of Earth being hit by a big asteroid?

What are the chances of Earth being hit by a big asteroid?

Earth lives in a shooting gallery, with small and large rocky bodies in abundance in our solar system. Are we in danger of being hit by something big?

How Do Scientists Calculate The Probability That An Asteroid Could Hit Earth?

Image: NASA I was preparing for my early morning class back in January 2025 when I received a notice regarding an asteroid called 2024 YR4. It said the probability it could hit Earth was unusually high. As defending Earth from unexpected intruders such as asteroids is part of my expertise, I immediately started receiving questions from my students and colleagues about what was happening…….Continue reading…. By Toshi Hirabayashi  Source: Popular …