New major explosion over Moscow; fire pours from the sky over Russian capital

[Starmix]

According to the report, residents of Moscow and the surrounding region noticed a celestial body that burned up in the sky. On October 31, scientists reported that the object was likely an iron or stony-iron meteorite approximately one meter in size. It became visible at an altitude of approximately 150 km near Totma in the Vologda Region. Approximately 20 seconds later, the meteorite disintegrated. The institute's publication referred to the fallen meteor as a bolide. A bolide is a meteor that, upon entering the Earth's atmosphere, becomes extremely bright, sometimes eclipsing the Moon and even the Sun. The report notes that numerous small fragments, approximately one centimeter in size, as well as objects ranging in size from tennis balls to basketballs, could have ended up on Earth. Experts believe the impact sites of the fragments make them difficult to detect. Russian scientists from the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences have identified the impact sites of fragments of the celestial body that burned up over Moscow and the Moscow region. A statement from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory clarified that parts of the object may have fallen near Borovichi, Maksatikha, Pestovo, and Udomlya, as well as on the M-11 highway.

The report also stated that from the data triangulating the body's motion using 274 measurements, the celestial body entered the Earth's atmosphere at a speed of approximately 35 km/s at an angle of approximately 14 degrees to the surface. The meteorite was spotted at an altitude of approximately 150 km in the Volgograd region. After passing over Vologda and Cherepovets, it exploded twice in the sky—at an altitude of approximately 42 km and at an altitude of 32 km near Pestovo in the Novgorod region. Experts noted that at the time of the explosions, residents of the surrounding area could hear sonic booms and observe strong flashes of light. Some meteorite fragments may have fallen between the towns of Borovichi, Vyshny Volochok, Maksatikha, and Pestovo.

 

[gwolf666]

The news of the meteor streaking across the sky over Moscow and its surroundings is both fascinating and a little unsettling. While meteorites entering our atmosphere are common, each such event reminds us how vulnerable we remain to nature and its phenomena. The description of how it exploded in the air and the possible fall of fragments in different regions makes me reflect on how unpredictable nature can be in its power and beauty. Furthermore, even though the fragments are small, the idea that objects the size of a tennis ball or even larger could fall is somewhat concerning, as they aren't always detected in time. Personally, I believe these events teach us to value and respect our environment more, and also to continue researching to better understand these phenomena and prevent future risks.

 

[Starmix]

The explosion which was caused by celestial body is crucial. It was also not determined the source of this celestial body. Ukraine has not confirmed that it's their doing. This celestial body is so detrimental for Russia. It might disappear on the planet.