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NASA Reveals Rare Early Detection of an Asteroid Before It Hit Near Western Australia and Bali

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A small asteroid burnt up harmlessly over the Indian Ocean after being detected just hours before impact, marking a rare planetary defence milestone.
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The celestial body disintegrated into the skies above the Indian Ocean last September 6th: details. Read more Asteroid hits the Earth in the middle of the Indian Ocean: what's to worry about? on News.it.

Presbyterian, a small asteroid burned over the Indian Ocean off the northwest coast of Australia on September 6, gave scientists a rare opportunity to test early warning systems and monitor village objects.

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IBTimes Australia broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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