Astronomers see lower risk of newly found asteroid hitting Earth

Asteroid called 2024 YR4 is orbiting on a path that will bring it close to Earth in 2032 .

Earlier data had indicated a higher risk of a collision with this space rock.

The asteroid has been closely monitored since its discovery because of the potential threat it poses.

Asteroids have struck Earth occasionally over its long history, often with cataclysmic results.