Small Asteroid Burns Out Above Far Northeastern Russia
A small asteroid burned out above far northeastern Russia, creating a natural light show for residents. The impact was predicted to be harmless.
Key Points
- A small asteroid less than 70 centimeters wide burned out above far northeastern Russia
- Residents witnessed a natural light show from the asteroid
- The impact was predicted to be harmless
- No damage or injuries were reported
Pros
- No damage or injuries reported from the asteroid impact
- Astronomers were able to predict the impact within +/- 10 seconds