The asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere at 11:15 a.m. ET over Yakutia in northeastern Siberia, creating a massive fireball.

Summary

A 27-inch asteroid, C0WEPC5, entered Earth’s atmosphere over Siberia on Tuesday, creating a harmless but visible fireball.

This marked Earth’s fourth detected asteroid strike of the year and only the 11th “imminent impactor” ever recorded.

The asteroid was detected by the Kitt Peak National Observatory ahead of impact, showcasing advancements in asteroid detection.

Separately, a larger asteroid, 2020 XR, measuring 1,200 feet in diameter, will safely pass Earth on Wednesday at a distance of 1.37 million miles.

  • treefrog@lemm.eeEnglish
    61·
    22 days ago

    It was aliens. The asteroids are a cover for the fight they had with us today.

    So, yes. I think the ‘asteroid’ would grant this request. But you’d have to get the message channeled through a psychic, and frankly, I don’t trust them much.

    • WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      5·
      22 days ago

      It must be Apophis! Tries to keep the peace treaty with the Asgards by making our extinction seem like a natural disaster!