NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is helping astronomers study asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a small chance of striking Earth on December 22, 2032. Initially detected in December, its impact probability has risen slightly, now estimated at around 2%. While experts say a collision remains unlikely, they are closely monitoring the space rock’s size and trajectory. The European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory initially placed its impact risk at about 1%, later adjusting it upward. Measuring between 40 and 90 meters wide, the asteroid’s potential damage depends on its true size. A smaller impact could still cause significant destruction, while a larger one would be even more severe. Classified as a Level 3 threat on the Torino Impact Hazard Scale, 2024 YR4 is rare among asteroids flagged for public attention. If it were to strike, possible impact zones include the eastern Pacific, South America, the Atlantic, Africa, the Arabian Sea, and South Asia. While not an extinction-level event, experts warn it could be devastating in a populated area. To refine predictions, the Webb Telescope will observe 2024 YR4 in March and May, using infrared emissions to determine its exact size. Scientists expect to update their models before the asteroid becomes visible again in 2028. Until then, they emphasize that while the risk remains low, continued observation is crucial.