A small asteroid, approximately the size of a car, entered Earth’s atmosphere and burned up over Siberia, creating a dazzling light display on December 3, 2024. The European Space Agency (ESA) confirmed that this event was a significant celestial occurrence. The asteroid, estimated to be about 2 meters in diameter, was traveling at a speed of roughly 14 kilometers per second. It entered the atmosphere just after 1:00 PM local time, producing a bright flash that lit up the skies over central Siberia. Witnesses reported seeing a bright fireball streaking through the sky, followed by a thunderous sound due to the rapid disintegration of the asteroid. “It was like a giant firework in the sky,” one resident of the nearby town mentioned. Experts from the ESA stated that while such small asteroids frequently enter Earth’s atmosphere, they usually burn up before reaching the surface, posing no threat to people or property. The agency is monitoring further asteroid activities following this event, as they continue to analyze the trajectory and origin of the meteor. This incident is a reminder of Earth’s cosmic surroundings and the importance of monitoring space objects.
Small Asteroid Strikes Earth, Creates Spectacular Light Show Over Siberia
