Asteroid on its way to Earth tonight, expected to burn up and create a dazzling display

Published On : 2024-12-03T19:14:11+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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A small asteroid about 70 cm in diameter is heading towards Earth and is expected to enter the atmosphere over northern Siberia later tonight. The anticipated impact time is around 9:45 pm IST with a slight variation of up to five minutes.

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Asteroid colliding with Earth today with no impact expected – how space agencies monitor its path

This particular asteroid, currently unnamed is part of a growing group of near-Earth objects (NEOs) that are under close observation by space agencies worldwide. Its detection just before entering Earth’s atmosphere showcases the significant progress that has been made in asteroid tracking and prediction technology

The asteroid measuring just 70 cm in diameter is expected to burn up as it enters Earth's atmosphere.

Due to its relatively small size the asteroid will experience intense friction and heat during atmospheric entry causing it to disintegrate and create a spectacular flash of light—an event often referred to as a "fireball." While such objects may appear dramatic in the sky, asteroids of this size are typically harmless as they burn up completely and do not make it to the

Past events and the importance of monitoring NEOs Past events and the importance of monitoring NEOs

Past events and the importance of monitoring NEOs

While the asteroid's passage today will be harmless it underscores the ongoing need to monitor near-Earth objects. Smaller asteroids like this one are often too small to cause significant damage but their arrival can still be dramatic. The 2013 Chelyabinsk meteor exploded over Russia

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Space agencies enhance asteroid detection and tracking to protect Earth.

Space agencies are continuously working to enhance their detection and tracking capabilities to protect Earth from potential threats. Detecting, monitoring and understanding the behavior of asteroids and other near-Earth objects is critical to assessing risk and developing strategies to mitigate potential future threats.

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The Northern Siberian asteroid event and the future of near-earth object monitoring

For those in northern Siberia this event offers a unique opportunity to observe a celestial phenomenon. While there is no danger from the asteroid itself its disintegration in the atmosphere will likely produce a bright light show that could be visible to skywatchers

Today’s asteroid event is expected to be harmless it highlights the broader importance of space monitoring and the continued advancement of technology that helps us track and understand near-Earth objects. As space agencies around the world work to improve planetary defense, events like these reinforce the need

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