Asteroids often pass close to Earth, so this regularly raises a mix of questions and concerns for those in the scientific communities as well as the general public. This week, NASA has confirmed an 80-foot asteroid called 2024 YQ2,

Nasa has issued an update on a huge asteroid which will pass Earth on Christmas Eve. On the night when Father Christmas will be tearing up the skies in his sleigh, he might need to just watch out for any hazards whizzing by.

As Christmas Eve approaches, a cosmic visitor is set to make its presence known. NASA's eyes are on the skies, tracking the asteroid's journey.