A recent memo from the International Asteroid Warning Network alerted government officials to a potentially catastrophic asteroid threat. According to the alert, Asteroid 2024 YR4 was first spotted in late December after passing through the sun’s glare and is expected to make its closest approach to Earth on December 22, 2032. This close call raises concerns about the impact of this massive space object on our planet.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025/02/02/asteroid-hit-earth