Small asteroid approaching Earth's atmosphere
Astronomers have discovered a small asteroid known as CERNQ52, estimated to be between 0.6 and 1.2 meters in diameter, heading toward the Earth's atmosphere over northwestern Australia around 16:07-16:12 UTC on September 6, 2026. Its entry is expected to produce a bright meteor or fireball, posing no threat to the population, as most of the asteroid will disintegrate during its passage, with small remnants potentially surviving as meteorites. The object was detected just a few hours before its entry, making it perhaps the first Aten-class object discovered before colliding with Earth, with ongoing updates to its predicted trajectory.
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