New infrared observations from the James Webb Space Telescope confirm asteroid 2024 YR4 will safely pass about 21,200 km above the Moon in 2032, eliminating earlier impact concerns. For months, the asteroid has been tracked by researchers after calculations indicated that the asteroid had a slight possibility of hitting the Moon on Dec. 22, 2032. In February 2026, the NASA James Webb Space Telescope captured infrared images of t... [850 chars]
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