China captures rare images of near-Earth asteroid 2024 XA1 hours before it burned up over Siberia.

China's observatories captured rare images of a near-Earth asteroid, 2024 XA1, with a diameter of 75 cm to 1 meter, using a 2.4-meter telescope. The asteroid was detected just under 12 hours before it entered Earth's atmosphere over eastern Siberia, creating a bright fireball. This achievement highlights China's advancements in early warning and defense against near-Earth asteroids.

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