Asteroid 2024 YR4 Update — 2026-04-19

Asteroid 2024 YR4, first reported in 2024, remains under routine optical observation by professional and amateur astronomers. As of 2026-04-19, ongoing astrometry continues to refine its orbit; current calculations show no indication of an imminent impact threat.

Asteroid 2024 YR4, first reported in 2024, remains under routine optical observation by professional and amateur astronomers. As of 2026-04-19, ongoing astrometry continues to refine its orbit; current calculations show no indication of an imminent impact threat.

Observations also contribute to estimates of the object's size, rotation and surface reflectivity, though some physical properties remain uncertain until additional data are collected. For official, up-to-date information on 2024 YR4, consult NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) and the European Space Agency’s NEO Coordination Centre.

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