Asteroid to hit the earth October 7th 7:45PM Mountan time

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http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/local/98767.php

A small asteroid is on track to hit Earth at about 7:45 p.m. Tucson time, according to University of Arizona scientists.

The asteroid is heading toward northern Sudan, but UA scientists say it is too small to be hazardous, according to a UA news release.
It is only two meters in diameter and is traveling at 12 kilometers per second, said Ed Beshore of UA's Catalina Sky Survey. "Whether it will survive entry through Earth's atmosphere depends on its composition," Beshore said. "But it is sure to create a spectacular sight for those fortunate enough to see it at night."

It is the first time astronomers have discovered an object with a nearly 100 percent chance of hitting the Earth, the release said.

[PhotoJim]

Yesterday, actually (2:45 UTC this morning is evening last night here) but we obviously survived.

No damage was expected. It was expected to turn into a fireball in the atmosphere and no tangible particles were expected to reach the Earth's surface.