– Krisztián Sárneczky spotted asteroid 2024 BXI near Berlin after seeing it from Piszkéstető Mountain Station in Hungary.
– The asteroid created a luminous fireball visible for miles.
– NASA accurately predicted the meteor’s impact location and time, alerting observers of the harmless spectacle.
– A live camera in Leipzig, Germany, captured the meteor’s appearance and disappearance.
– The asteroid likely disintegrated 30 miles west of Berlin.
– Sárneczky previously detected asteroid 2022 EB5 entering Earth’s atmosphere.
– 99% of near-Earth asteroids smaller than 98 feet remain undiscovered.
– Incidents like the Chelyabinsk meteor in 2013 highlight potential space rock risks.
– NASA and ESA are developing advanced technologies to scan the skies for potential asteroid impacts.
– The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, set to launch in 2025, holds promise in revolutionizing asteroid discovery.
– The Berlin fireball emphasizes ongoing efforts to safeguard against potential space threats.