Here’s how Asteroid RW1 looks like from Gonzaga, Cagayan, Philippines. Best shot so far!! 😍 pic.twitter.com/eYgQsHqxFP
— Raymon Dullana (@raymongdullana) September 4, 2024
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:09pm on 06 Sep 2024,Friday Science
A small asteroid, named 2024 RW1, entered Earth's atmosphere over Luzon Island in the Philippines, producing a bright green fireball with an orange tail before burning up. Discovered just hours earlier by astronomers in Arizona, this celestial event captivated space enthusiasts worldwide. NASA confirmed the asteroid’s entry, noting that it is only the ninth asteroid to be detected before impact. Videos of the spectacle were widely shared on social media, showing the glowing green flame lighting up the sky, a sight recorded by NASA's Planetary Defence Coordination Office.
