Discovery Science has announced an exclusive and unprecedented look at the recent Russian meteor explosion with FIRE IN THE SKY: A DAILY PLANET SPECIAL. The special premiered Saturday, March 9 at 9:30 p.m. on Discovery Science with encores Sunday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 13 at 9:30 p.m., Thursday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m. and Friday, March 15 at 11:30 a.m.
The intense flash of light and intensity was recorded by bystanders in nations hundreds of miles away, creating sonic blasts and tremendous shock waves and leaving smashed windows, collapsed roofs and injured nearly 1000 people in the aftermath. Following closely in its wake, a 13-story-size asteroid will pass within 17,100 miles of Earth this weekend before heading off into space.
Are the two events related? What marvels will come next? How can we prepare? Join scientists, physicists, astronomers and experts from around the globe as they explore this major phenomenon and what may be on the horizon for our planet’s future.