Asteroid 2023 UB flew past Earth at 0.15 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2023 UB flew past Earth at a distance of just 0.15 LD / 0.00039 AU (58 638 km / 36 436 miles) from the center of our planet at 19:08 UTC on October 15, 2023.
Asteroid 2023 TO17 flew past Earth at 0.14 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2023 TO17 flew past Earth at a distance of just 0.14 LD / 0.00036 AU (54 381 km / 33 791 miles) from the center of our planet at 14:33 UTC on October 14, 2023.
Meteorite fall over Sardinia, Italy — INAF calls for meteorite hunt
A bright fireball streaked through the night sky over Sardinia, Italy at 21:53 UTC on October 8, 2023. The fireball was recorded by two Sardinian Prisma cameras.
Ring of Fire – Annular solar eclipse crosses the Americas on October 14, 2023
An annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America on October 14, 2023. Offering a “ring of fire” effect, this celestial event will be a sight for millions across the Western Hemisphere.
Asteroid 2023 TV3 to fly past Earth at 0.2 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2023 TV3 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.2 LD / 0.00056 AU (83 034 km / 51 595 miles) at 12:54 UTC on October 12, 2023.
Asteroid 2023 SH7 flew past Earth at 0.1 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2023 SH7 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.14 LD / 0.00036 AU (53 748 km / 33 397 miles) from the center of our planet at 16:50 UTC on September 25, 2023.
Asteroid 2023 SL5 flew past Earth at 0.1 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2023 SL5 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.1 LD / 0.00035 AU (51 864 km / 32 227 miles) at 07:54 UTC on September 20, 2023. This is the 65th known asteroid to fly past Earth since the start of the year and the 12th so far this month.
Misleading video alleges meteorite impact in Punta Carnero, Ecuador
On September 19, 2023, reports of a bright green meteorite over Ecuador were debunked after investigations found the claims to be false. The supposed meteorite was rumored to have impacted Punta Carnero in Santa Elena Province.
Very bright fireball explodes over Bariloche, Argentina
A very bright fireball entered Earth’s atmosphere over Bariloche, Argentina, and disintegrated in a series of bright flashes around 03:36 UTC on September 9, 2023. The event lasted up to 5 seconds.
Bright fireball over Andalusia, Spain
A very bright fireball was recorded over Andalusia, Spain at 21:40 UTC on September 8, 2023. The event lasted about 4 seconds before the object disintegrated.
