Watch the moment an asteroid hits Earth

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An asteroid hit Earth and burned up in the atmosphere just east of the Philippines. It was discovered by astronomers only hours before it streaked across the sky in a bright fireball, but went unseen by many on the ground as the view was obscured by cloudy weather produced by Typhoon Enteng.


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It either burned out in the atmosphere or it was something blowing up.

ChelleKT
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Do they know what sort of material the object was made of?

DuckReach
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These astroids are made of metals and precious gems

JaahilKhan
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But they could be different in properties

JaahilKhan
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Cee re say that it was only 3ft in diameter

bdis
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I made my cousin think it was the end of the world.

AnonymousUser
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2020 asteroid hit on india🇮🇳
2024 asteroid hit on philippines🇵🇭

samanthabetita
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Just like some astroid releases blue light some red some green so different light mean different types😂😂😂😂

JaahilKhan