Small Asteroid Strikes Earth Over Siberia After Last-Minute Detection
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A small asteroid, measuring about 27 inches wide, was detected just hours before it was expected to harmlessly burn up in Earth's atmosphere over northern Siberia. This asteroid, designated C0WEPC5, is the fourth 'imminent impactor' discovered in 2024, a term for asteroids identified shortly before their expected impact. The European Space Agency and other organizations continue to monitor near-Earth objects through various programs, including NASA's upcoming NEO Surveyor infrared telescope.
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