Giant asteroid could crash into moon in 2032, firing debris towards Earth

Researchers say satellites may be at risk and impact could create a spectacular meteor shower in the skies

If a giant asteroid smashes into the moon in 2032 it could send lunar debris hurtling towards Earth, researchers have said, posing a risk to satellites but also creating a rare and spectacularly vivid meteor shower visible in the skies.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 triggered a planetary defence response earlier this year after telescope observations revealed the city killer" had a 3% chance of colliding with Earth.