A newly spotted asteroid dubbed CAQTDL2 will impact just east of the Philippines today. There is no danger from the space rock, which will burn up in the atmosphere and could appear as bright as the moon in the night sky.
ArbainHestia on
“So there’s a comet. Big deal. It’ll burn up in our atmosphere and whatever’s left will be no bigger than a chihuahua’s head.”
jackp0t789 on
Would this be the first time an asteroid, even a small one, was discovered and tracked before making an impact on earth?
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I appreciate the edit to the title. That picture is crazy lmao.
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Famous last words 🤣🤣🤣 Oh well, im to deep in my depressive rabbit hole to care
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[New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2446397-an-asteroid-is-about-to-hit-earth-but-dont-worry-it-is-only-small/)
A newly spotted asteroid dubbed CAQTDL2 will impact just east of the Philippines today. There is no danger from the space rock, which will burn up in the atmosphere and could appear as bright as the moon in the night sky.
“So there’s a comet. Big deal. It’ll burn up in our atmosphere and whatever’s left will be no bigger than a chihuahua’s head.”
Would this be the first time an asteroid, even a small one, was discovered and tracked before making an impact on earth?
I appreciate the edit to the title. That picture is crazy lmao.
Famous last words 🤣🤣🤣 Oh well, im to deep in my depressive rabbit hole to care