A rare asteroid fireball was spotted in the night sky over Russia’s Siberian Republic of Yakutia on December 4, 2024. The incident was witnessed by multiple people and captured on video, showing a brilliant flash of light in the sky.
According to NASA, the asteroid is considered harmless and posed no threat to Earth. Experts say that asteroids like this one are relatively small, with diameters typically ranging from 10-100 meters, and usually burn up completely during entry into Earth’s atmosphere, producing bright meteors or fireballs.
The sighting was made possible due to the presence of clear skies over Yakutia, allowing observers to capture stunning footage of the asteroid. The event highlights the importance of ongoing astronomical monitoring and research into near-Earth objects like asteroids.
Source: https://weather.com/science/space/video/asteroid-burns-up-over-northeastern-russia