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A small asteroid detected by the Mt. Lemmon Survey in Arizona, U.S. at 05:43 UTC today, September 4, 2024, is expected to harmlessly impact Earth\u2019s atmosphere over the Philippines at around 16:39 UTC. The object is called CAQTDL2.<\/strong><\/p>\n The asteroid has a diameter of just around 1 m (3.3 feet) so most if not all of it will burn in the atmosphere before reaching Earth\u2019s surface, creating a very bright fireball.<\/p>\n If current calculations are correct, the asteroid will impact the atmosphere at around 16:39 UTC near Luzon, Northern Philippines. In the Philippines, the entry time will be 00:39 LT on September 5. <\/p>\n Very small pieces of this object may survive the entry providing a rare opportunity for meteorite hunting.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, bad weather will severely limit observations. <\/p>\n Heavy rains are especially expected in areas like Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, La Union, and Benguet. According to the weather forecast, the Southwest Monsoon is bringing heavy to intense rains over these areas, with rainfall amounts ranging from 100 \u2013 200 mm (4 to 8 inches). Moderate to heavy rains (50 \u2013 100 mm \/ 2 \u2013 4 inches) are also expected over surrounding regions, including parts of Metro Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija. These conditions may result in flooding and landslides, particularly in susceptible areas.<\/p>\n Given this forecast, those interested in meteorite hunting in Luzon following the asteroid event should prepare for potential heavy rain and challenging conditions, especially in the northern regions.<\/p>\n BIG NEWS! CSS observer Jacqueline Fazekas has just discovered a small meteoroid that will harmlessly impact with Earth’s atmosphere in about 8 hours over the Western Pacific. The object (called CAQTDL2) is small, a few feet in diameter. Attached are the discovery images. pic.twitter.com\/js7qHNiZq0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Catalina Sky Survey (@catalina_sky) September 4, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/center><\/p>\n .@NASA<\/a> CNEOS & ESA NEOCC predict that a very small (~1 meter) #asteroid<\/a> will harmlessly impact Earth’s atmosphere in a few hours at ~16:40 UTC (~12:40 pm EDT) and create a #fireball<\/a> off the east coast of the northern Philippines. It was first observed in space by @catalina_sky<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/l2rWHYBTie<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NASA Asteroid Watch (@AsteroidWatch) September 4, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/center><\/p>\n Incoming! The ninth ever immininent impactor has been discovered by the Catalina Sky Survey this morning. There will be a harmless, but likely spectacular fireball in about 8 hours, caused by a small ~1 metre diameter object entering Earth’s atmosphere near the Philippines. pic.twitter.com\/UffpYDYTd1<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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