Submitted by Remote_Combination14 t3_110uscq in space
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attorneyatslaw t1_j8b7kle wrote
It needs to be more like 5 meters wide to not burn up completely. This wont matter to people anywhere.
abcxyztpgv2 t1_j8b9nny wrote
While this is fantastic news that we are tracking such small objects and their impact, it will raise fear in people. I usually tell them, have you seen those meteor burning tails all the time on clear skies. Sometimes multiple tails. Their answer is surprised face.
It's so common that you ignore it most times.
https://www.google.com/search?q=daytime+meteor+-fireball&tbm=isch
SpartanJack17 t1_j8bhcya wrote
It's many times too small to reach the ground, it'll entirely burn up in the atmosphere.
casc1701 t1_j8bi7sr wrote
And that someone will be wrong.
Afraid-Service-8361 t1_j8bjg7e wrote
Why is the Google and other search engines blocking this. Oh wait Don't look up
The_Fredrik t1_j8bk3i1 wrote
SpartanJack17 t1_j8bmfm4 wrote
> Why is the Google and other search engines blocking this
They're not lol.
ItsYaBoySkinnyPen15 t1_j8bo1dh wrote
I regularly catch space rocks burning up in LO over my city. Shits odd I always do a double take
TheDotCaptin t1_j8bqbus wrote
Reference to movie "Don't look up"
the_fungible_man t1_j8brln1 wrote
Link to video of Sar2667 vaporizing high above France: https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/110xr10/small_asteroid_spotted_in_south_of_england_13th/
The_Fredrik t1_j8bs7j5 wrote
You know what, that part I kinda guessed.
Not sure what tipped me of, maybe the fact that he literally wrote “Don’t look up” in the comment, but it’s hard to know for sure.
Rain1dog t1_j8bsyun wrote
I’d give anything to see one of those.
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WrapBig4827 t1_j8c2s67 wrote
Do they only bother tracking objects big enough to pose a threat?
DudeWithAnAxeToGrind t1_j8c3fmm wrote
It's exactly zero threat. The headline is a clickbait.
About 25 million meteorites enter Earth's atmosphere daily. Most of these are tiny, but there's larger chunk of rock here and there among them. Almost all burn up in the atmosphere, depositing some 1000 tons of dust. Every single day.
For something to survive trip through the atmosphere all the way down to the surface, it'd need to be at least 5 meters in diameter. About 5 times wider than this thing. Give or take, about 2 make it to the surface every single day.
If somebody lives in northern France, they should enjoy the show. Not panic. This thing is way too small. It's likely not even the largest one to hit the Earth today.
LaidBackLeopard t1_j8cgvnj wrote
Clearly not - this one wasn't.
erlandodk t1_j8cpbxr wrote
If they're blocking it they are doing a piss-poor job
Nimyron t1_j8ctv5x wrote
My family lives in northern france and my dad enjoys space stuff. What must they expect to see ? Is it gonna be like a shooting star or bigger ? How long does it take to burn ? And does anyone knows where to look at in the sky ? (Like around which constellation)
Edit: Aaaaah I'm too late, I just realized
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Maxwe4 t1_j8dowuf wrote
But 9pm central time hasn't happened yet.
jahoosawa t1_j8dxmrj wrote
FFS, next time include the 1-meter part up front in the headline.
Alan_Smithee_ t1_j8e840o wrote
Something a metre wide might make a noise when it burns up (like a small fireworks rocket, “fsssssshhhhh”)
Dependent-Ad3495 t1_j8eal11 wrote
Thats a lot of shit in the sky rn not a kawinkidink or anything g XD
the_fungible_man t1_j8eb94x wrote
Feb 13, 0300 UTC = Feb 12, 2100 (9 PM) CST.
NeokratosRed t1_j8ei2tt wrote
Rain1dog t1_j8ei94p wrote
Thanks! I’ve seen plenty after the fact, I want the wonder and excitement of seeing it happen with my own eyes.
😀
NeokratosRed t1_j8eijss wrote
I know, I was just joking! Seeing one of those is on my list, as well as seeing the Aurora borealis and a dark sky, since I live in Napoli, one of the most light-polluted cities in the world, with no trace of dark skies nearby :(
LegitimateGift1792 t1_j8ejan4 wrote
Can't you just drive south to the mountains that separate you from Amalfi? For the dark sky i mean.
Rain1dog t1_j8eonaf wrote
Naples area? If so what is the climate like? Has to be such a gorgeous area being on the Mediterranean, ya?
I feel you on light pollution. I live in the burbs(right outside) of New Orleans. While Orleans city proper is nothing remotely close to a New York, Miami, L.A. the metro area is massive.
You can see Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Venus, Mercury and the major constellations but when you go about 30 miles away the night sky is breathtakingly beautiful.
NeokratosRed t1_j8etvpn wrote
If you look at the light pollution map, you’ll see that the whole Italy is not suitable to see the Milky Way with the naked eye :/ (Unless you count some isolated places in Sardinia)
NeokratosRed t1_j8eu90g wrote
I love Napoli. I have been in many other places, but I keep preferring Naples to other major cities like Milan, Rome, etc…
One day I might just go to Sardinia or some other less light polluted area and experience the night sky as our ancestors saw it!
Rain1dog t1_j8eumgz wrote
That sounds wonderful!! it does indeed look like an absolutely beautiful city. It really is a gorgeous country.
NeokratosRed t1_j8euv5l wrote
You should visit it one day! The food is top notch, especially pizza and pastries
Rain1dog t1_j8ev4tx wrote
I was just watching “Tokyo Lense” a YouTube channel about a guy who documents his life in Japan and this world is so incredibly beautiful. I wish I had infinite money in more than 80 years cause this little rock we’re on his quite sexy..
LegitimateGift1792 t1_j8ey9it wrote
WOW. I would have thought the Swiss/Italian Alps would have more dark spots.
UrafuckinNerd t1_j8flolq wrote
Help track asteroids! https://asteroidsathome.net/boinc/
ruchi_prasad t1_j8fs87a wrote
I think even a meter of asteroid would cause a disaster depending on its velocity. So what velocity is it actually traveling in?
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Telrom_1 t1_j8b4mza wrote
Someone in northern France might disagree to how much of a threat it is.