Watch: Asteroid nearly hits Earth, lights up Siberian sky before impact

A small asteroid, C0WEPC5, entered Earth's atmosphere and burned up over Siberia on December 4, 2024, producing a bright fireball. Detected just hours prior, it highlighted advancements in monitoring techniques. This marks the fourth imminent impactor detected this year, demonstrating improved observational capabilities.

Dec 4, 2024 - 09:00
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Watch: Asteroid nearly hits Earth, lights up Siberian sky before impact
A small asteroid, C0WEPC5, entered Earth's atmosphere and burned up over Siberia on December 4, 2024, producing a bright fireball. Detected just hours prior, it highlighted advancements in monitoring techniques. This marks the fourth imminent impactor detected this year, demonstrating improved observational capabilities.

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