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Asteroids & Planetary Defense

Asteroid CERNQ52 enters Earth atmosphere over Indian Ocean

The 80-centimeter rock is expected to burn up at 16:35 UTC on September 6, 2026.

Caleb Mbeki
Planetary Science Reporter
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A small asteroid named CERNQ52 is expected to enter Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean at 16:35 UTC on September 6, 2026. [3]