On December 8, 1908, a 0.4 km asteroid was spotted and was predicted to make a near miss. However, instead of in OTL, the meteor was now predicted to pass much, much closer to the Earth's atmosphere, possibly even passing through it. On December 12, 1908, astronomers are tense. To most of the world, however, life goes on as usual. The second session of the 60th United States Congress convenes. The coronation ceremonies of the new Chinese emperor continue. The Belgian Congo enters its first months of administration.