Small Asteroid to Impact Earth Over Siberia Tonight
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A small asteroid, designated C0WEPC5, is set to enter Earth's atmosphere over Eastern Siberia on December 3, 2024, at approximately 16:14 UT. Discovered just hours before its predicted impact, this marks the 11th time an asteroid has been identified prior to atmospheric entry. The asteroid, likely meter-sized, poses no threat to the ground but is expected to create a spectacular fireball, similar to previous events this year.
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