An asteroid entered the Earth’s atmosphere last Wednesday afternoon, creating a spectacular fireball over the Philippines. Known as 2024 RW1, the asteroid was around 90 centimeters in diameter and was seen moving at a speed of 63,000 km/h. Images and videos of the event were shared on social media by internet users, capturing the interest of locals in the area.
A harmless asteroid transforms into a fireball in the skies of the Philippines.
The European Space Agency and NASA both anticipated that the asteroid would break apart upon nearing Luzon Island, the largest in the Philippines. They believed the event would be safe and would result in a striking display along the northern eastern coast in 2024.
The asteroid entered the atmosphere and was seen burning around 1 p.m. (local time) despite limited visibility caused by Typhoon Yahi, a storm with the strength of a Category 3 hurricane, hitting the Philippines as a tropical storm.
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Another asteroid, the 2024 ON, is set to approach Earth in the upcoming weeks. This asteroid, measuring approximately 228 meters in width, which is comparable to two football fields, will be observable from the Northern Hemisphere, posing no threat of impact.
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