India, Feb. 14 -- An asteroid known as 2024 YR4 has a 97.9% chance to safely pass the Earth in 2032, as per NASA scientists, who indicated that there is a 2.1% chance that it may have any impact. However, if a collision happens, the asteroid may hit on December 22, 2032, according to reports.

Based on its path, speed, and size, scientists have determined potential impact sites for YR4 in 2024. Impact projections are only estimates since accurate measurements are still difficult due to its remote position.

David Rankin, a scientist with NASA's Catalina Sky Survey Project, has estimated a "risk corridor" for the asteroid, showing a sizable portion of the Earth that may be struck.

Starting from South America, the "risk corridor" extends o...