Asteroid filmed over the English Channel

In summary, an asteroid impact has been predicted in advance for only the seventh time ever. The European Space Agency tweeted about the event, highlighting the advancements in asteroid detection. A small piece of the asteroid has been recovered and classified as an Ordinary Chondrite, L5-6 and named Saint-Pierre-le-Viger.
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A small asteroid has entered the Earth's atmosphere and was seen lighting up the sky above the English Channel, creating a stunning shooting star effect.
Quite rare to get one on film so worthy of a thread on its own,"It is just the seventh time an asteroid impact has been predicted in advance.
The European Space Agency tweeted that it was "a sign of the rapid advancements in global asteroid detection capabilities!"https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64621721
 
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TL;DR Summary: A small asteroid has entered the Earth's atmosphere and was seen lighting up the sky above the English Channel, creating a stunning shooting star effect.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64621721

My piece of this one finally arrived a week ago. so lucky to get a small piece of it as there was very little recovered, only 1.2kg.
This week, 30th May 2023, asteroid 2023CX1 is officially classified and named ....
Ordinary Chondrite, L5-6 and Saint-Pierre-le-Viger

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1. What is an asteroid?

An asteroid is a small, rocky object that orbits around the sun. They are often referred to as "minor planets" and can range in size from a few feet to several miles in diameter.

2. How was the asteroid filmed over the English Channel?

The asteroid was most likely filmed using a telescope or a camera with a telephoto lens. It may have also been captured by a satellite or other space observation equipment.

3. How big was the asteroid filmed over the English Channel?

It is difficult to determine the exact size of the asteroid without more information, but it was likely a small to medium-sized asteroid, measuring anywhere from a few feet to a few hundred feet in diameter.

4. Is the asteroid a threat to Earth?

Based on the size of the asteroid and its distance from Earth, it is unlikely to pose a threat to our planet. However, it is always important for scientists to monitor and track the paths of asteroids to ensure the safety of our planet.

5. How often do asteroids pass over the English Channel?

Asteroids do not have a specific pattern or frequency in which they pass over a specific location. It is possible that this was a rare occurrence, but it is also possible that other asteroids have passed over the English Channel without being filmed or noticed.

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