In a cosmic twist of fate, scientists have confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4, a near-Earth asteroid previously thought to pose a significant threat, will not collide with our planet in 2032. However, that doesn’t mean we can forget about it.

"These relics are effectively fossils of the planet formation process, holding vital clues to deciphering the history of our solar system."

Asteroid 2024 YR4, once a potential hazard, is no longer a significant threat.

The space rock is expected to zoom past our planet at a zippy 28,655 miles per hour, according to the space agency.

Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn has been a part of The Weather Network's forecasting team for over two decades. She is also well known, internationally, for her award-winning astrophotography.

Meteorites are rocks from space that survive their fiery descent through Earth's atmosphere and reach the ground. More than just dazzling streaks of light as meteors, these ancient fragments are among the oldest materials in our solar system, originating from planets, asteroids, and comets.