From a small asteroid burning up over Luzon to the breathtaking sight of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS and the illuminating Hunter's Moon, 2024 offered a spectacular display of celestial events in the Philippines.
The universe puts on a spectacular show, and 2024 has been full of celestial events visible in the Philippines. Here are three highlights:\Small asteroid burned up over Luzon: On September 5th, residents in Luzon witnessed a small asteroid streaking across the night sky at 12:39 am. Several captured the event on camera, creating a mesmerizing sight. The asteroid, identified as 2024 RW1 by NASA, was the ninth to be observed before impact.
Measuring approximately one meter, it disintegrated due to air friction. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) stated that finding surviving fragments is unlikely due to the lack of a meteorite crater, suggesting they may have landed in the ocean. The DOST highlighted that NASA's Catalina Sky Survey discovered the asteroid 11 hours before impact, traveling at a speed of 20.8 kilometers per second. The agency emphasized that this discovery underscores the effectiveness of Earth's planetary defense programs.\Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS: This comet graced the Philippine skies in October. Photos and videos shared by Filipinos showcased a brilliant yellow comet traversing the night. Earth Shaker PH, a youth organization, reported that the comet was visible to the naked eye for 30 to 45 minutes, even in areas with light pollution. Discovered in 2023, Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS made its closest approach to the Sun on September 27th.\October Supermoon: The Hunter's Moon illuminated the Philippines in October, creating a captivating and eerie display just days before Halloween. This was the third of four consecutive supermoons in 2024, considered the brightest by a slight margin, according to NASA
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