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A bright fireball, likely a meteor, was observed over the Southeast US, with reports of a sonic boom and visual sightings captured by dashcams, possibly linked to the ongoing Bootids meteor shower, though no aircraft activity was detected.
A bright meteor, known as a fireball or bolide, was seen streaking across the sky over Indiana early Tuesday morning, despite cloudy conditions. The event was reported by 47 witnesses to the American Meteor Society, with some describing it as lighting up the sky like daylight. The fireball, which traveled south by southeast near Indianapolis, was captured on video by a resident, who also reported hearing a sonic boom. Such events, while rare to witness, occur regularly as meteors burn up in Earth's atmosphere.
A brilliant fireball, originating from outer space, lit up the skies over the U.S. Midwest and parts of Canada on November 13, 2024. The meteor was visible from Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada, as well as several U.S. states, and was captured by numerous cameras and NOAA's GOES weather satellites. The event was described as one of the most spectacular fireballs by witnesses, with a bright green streak and flash. This meteor was distinct from a Starlink satellite reentry observed earlier in the week.
A meteor created a spectacular fireball in the sky over Maryland and several other states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on November 11, 2024, around 7:45 p.m. EST. The event was widely reported, with over 230 sightings submitted to the American Meteor Society from various locations including Connecticut, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.
A bright fireball, brighter than Venus, was reported by over 100 people across the East Coast, from Ontario to Ohio, including states like Connecticut, Maryland, and Virginia. The American Meteor Society is investigating the event, which occurred around 7:48 p.m. EST. Fireballs are common cosmic events, and if they fragment with sonic booms, they are termed 'bolides.' Witnesses are encouraged to report sightings to the AMS for further analysis.
Florida residents may witness 'fireballs' in the sky due to the Northern Taurids meteor shower, peaking on the night of November 11-12. This meteor shower, similar to the Southern Taurids, is known for increased fireball activity when both showers overlap. However, the nearly 80% full moon may hinder visibility. The best viewing time is after midnight, near the Taurus constellation.
A suspected meteor streaked across the skies of Delmarva, with footage captured by residents in Delaware and Maryland. Meteorologists and the American Meteor Society confirmed the sighting, and reports were received from multiple states. The event occurred just before the expected Lyrids Meteor Shower, and researchers now believe the meteorite may have landed on the Delmarva Peninsula, prompting a search for the celestial rarity.
Dozens of people reported seeing a bright fireball in the sky early Wednesday morning in several Northeastern states, with about 37 witness reports received by the American Meteor Society. Footage and doorbell camera videos captured the phenomenon in New Jersey, and the sightings come ahead of the upcoming Lyrid meteor shower, which may be impacted by the brightness created by the Moon.
A bright fireball was spotted in the sky over New Jersey, with residents from at least 10 towns reporting sightings and the American Meteor Society receiving reports from neighboring states as well. The fireball was captured on a front door camera in Bridgewater at 3:40 a.m.
A bright flash was spotted over north Alabama on Sunday night, with no definitive ruling on what the object's identity. The American Meteor Society explained that meteoroids can create a brief flash of moving light in the sky as they descend through the Earth’s atmosphere. While it's not a common time of year for spotting meteoroids, there were two separate sightings on March 2, and the next meteor shower on the calendar will be the Lyrids from April 14-30.
A bright fireball was spotted shooting through the night sky across 11 states, including Massachusetts and parts of Canada, with over 200 reports received by the American Meteor Society. The meteor was captured on a security camera in Virginia, and despite no meteor shower forecast, it traveled over Pennsylvania, leaving many on the East Coast puzzled by the unusual sight.
A meteor was spotted in the sky over parts of the Pittsburgh area on Wednesday evening, with sightings reported from Virginia to Canada and in various locations in the region. Viewer Ronald Smith shared video of the meteor, describing it as a "shooting star." The American Meteor Society also listed sightings in Apollo, Armstrong County; Greensburg, Westmoreland County; and Morgantown, West Virginia.
A bright fireball, classified as "AMS Event 987-2024," was seen shooting across the night sky over several states on the East Coast, including Connecticut, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. The American Meteor Society received 225 reports of the event, which occurred around 6:49 p.m. EST. Some observers reported that the fireball fragmented, possibly producing meteorites. Fireballs like this occur frequently around the world, and those who witness such events are encouraged to report them to the AMS.
A bright meteor, likely a fireball, streaked across the skies from the D.C. area to New York state, delighting skywatchers and garnering dozens of eyewitness reports. The celestial spectacle was visible from Virginia to New York and even parts of eastern Canada, with the greatest concentration of reports originating from Northern Virginia and central Maryland. The American Meteor Society received over 150 reports and its trajectory algorithm suggests the meteor traveled from southwest to northeast through western Pennsylvania before disintegrating in the atmosphere. This event is not uncommon, as several thousand meteors of fireball magnitude occur in the Earth’s atmosphere each day, with many going unnoticed over oceans and uninhabited regions.
A massive fireball was spotted in the night sky across nearly a dozen states and Canada, with reports coming in of a glowing object quickly traversing the sky. The American Meteor Society believes it to be a fireball and has triangulated its possible path over Pennsylvania. NASA estimates that 48.5 tons of space matter strikes Earth daily, with less than 5% of meteors surviving to strike the ground. While there have been no reports of Wednesday's space matter striking the ground, if it did, southwestern areas of the Northeast appeared to be in its trajectory.