Since the news dropped, it's been pure chaos: an asteroid named 2024 YR4 could potentially cross our path in December 2032. Naturally, this has caused a lot of people to break into a cold sweat. But before you grab your survival kit and start googling "how to build a bunker," know that there are a thousand reasons not to panic. Here are five to help you chill out.
1. 3.1% is lower than your chances of running into your crush on a day when you're looking great
You’ve had way more chances of bumping into your ex at the supermarket while wearing your ripped joggers. 3.1%? That's still very much on the "we're all good" side. Plus, we're talking about 2032… You’ve got plenty of time to binge-watch all the seasons of your favorite show twelve times before then.
2. NASA is keeping a better eye on this than you do on your messages at 3 AM
The scientists monitoring asteroids are in their ELEMENT. They have super powerful telescopes, top-notch calculations, and for sure some amazing...
They have “« I love asteroids » on their desk. In short, they don’t sleep. And if they smell smoke, trust me, they’ll call before you get your next spam for PVC windows.
3. We already know how to push the asteroid away
Spoiler: not with a broom. In 2022, we sent a probe that successfully diverted an asteroid by crashing into it. Yes, just like when you miss your parallel parking, but with success. It’s called the DART mission, and it worked. So, if needed, we’ll bring out the space bazooka.
4. If it falls, could it be an excuse to skip class or work?
Let’s imagine it happens. Not directly on your house (statistically, that’s even more unlikely). But if there’s a big alert like “meteorite incoming,” it could be a day off for everyone. A bit like snow, but cosmic. Can you picture yourself saying, “Sorry boss, asteroid on the highway, I’m working from home”?
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2032, serious? Do you already know what you’ll be doing tomorrow?
By 2032, you’ll probably have changed your hairstyle three times, gone through an existential crisis on TikTok, and maybe even adopted a cat named “Meteor.” So stressing about a space rock eight years away… Relax.
Conclusion: Chill, space is cool. Asteroids are impressive, but it’s not Armageddon every other day. Save your energy for real emergencies, like when your battery is dead and your Uber is lost.
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