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Asteroid 2024 YR4's collision with the moon could create a flash visible from Earth, study finds

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1. What is the name of the asteroid that may crash into the moon in December 2032?

A 2024 YR4

B 2023 ZT2

C 2025 XP6

D 2026 WL8

2. What effect will the impact of asteroid 2024 YR4 crashing into the moon have?

A Produce a bright flash

B Cause an earthquake

C Create a new crater

D Generate a magnetic field

3. When is the potential impact of asteroid 2024 YR4 on the moon expected to occur?

A December 2032

B January 2033

C November 2032

D February 2033

4. How might the impact of asteroid 2024 YR4 on the moon be visible?

A To the naked eye

B Only with a telescope

C Through infrared cameras

D Using ultraviolet light

5. What did a new study find regarding the potential impact of asteroid 2024 YR4 on the moon?

A It will produce a bright flash

B It will create a new moon crater

C It will change the moon's orbit

D It will cause a lunar eclipse