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space13 days ago•50 min saved

Night-time fireball lights up the Midwest in a 48-mile arc

A bright fireball meteor lit up skies across several Midwestern states on Feb. 10, streaking about 29,000 mph and traveling roughly 48 miles before appearing to disintegrate high over the horizon, with reports from Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. NASA suggests the object was likely a fragment from a larger asteroid, and while many sightings were captured on security cameras and dashcams, there were no delayed sonic booms reported.

via Space|

#fireball #indiana #meteor

science2 months ago•2 min saved

Fireball Lights Up Southeast New Hampshire Skies

A bright green fireball was sighted streaking across the sky over southeast New Hampshire, captured on dash camera and reported by multiple witnesses, but its exact nature remains unknown.

via AOL.com|

#fireball #meteor #new-hampshire

science2 months ago•2 min saved

Bright Fireball Lights Up Night Sky Across New Hampshire

A bright green fireball was sighted streaking across the sky over southeast New Hampshire, captured on dash camera and reported by multiple witnesses, but its exact nature remains uncertain.

via AOL.com|

#fireball #meteor #new-hampshire

science3 months ago•5 min saved

Florida Fireball Likely from Reentering Space Debris, Not Meteorite

A fireball was observed over Florida on Nov. 8, 2025, likely caused by a satellite reentry rather than a meteorite or rocket explosion, with multiple eyewitnesses and photos documenting the event.

via Florida Today|

#fireball #florida-sky #observations

science3 months ago•12 min saved

Meteor Activity Forecast for November 8-14, 2025

The article provides an outlook on meteor activity from November 8-14, 2025, highlighting the moon phases, expected meteor shower rates, and radiant positions for various meteor showers such as the Andromedids, Orionids, and Taurids. It offers guidance for observers on the best times and directions to view meteors, emphasizing the influence of moonlight and sky conditions.

via American Meteor Society|

#fireball #meteor-activity #meteor-showers

world3 months ago•3 min saved

UPS Cargo Plane Crash in Louisville Claims 13 Lives, 3 Crew Members Confirmed Dead

A UPS cargo plane crashed during takeoff from Louisville's airport, igniting a massive fire and explosion that resulted in at least 12 fatalities. Videos captured the final moments of the crash, showing flames and smoke trailing the aircraft as it barely cleared a road before erupting in a fireball. Investigators are examining the cause of the engine failure and fire, with the incident deeply affecting the aviation community.

via AP News|

#aviation-accident #fireball #investigation

world3 months ago•11 min saved

Fireball Confirmed at Russian Power Plant Near Ukraine

Verified footage shows a fireball at a Russian power plant in the Kostroma region, more than 450 miles from Ukraine, reportedly caused by a drone strike, amid ongoing investigations into the attack and related security concerns.

via BBC|

#drone-strike #explosion #fireball

science4 months ago•1 min saved

Spectacular Fireballs Illuminate Skies Across Tennessee and New England

A brilliant fireball was sighted over New England and nearby areas on Friday night, coinciding with the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, and was widely reported with photos and videos.

via NBC Boston|

#fireball #meteor-shower #nasa

science4 months ago•0 min saved

Bright Fireball Meteor Lights Up Tennessee Skies

A bright fireball was seen over Nashville early Tuesday morning, likely a meteor from the Orionids meteor shower, which is active until November 7 with peak nights on October 20-21.

via WKRN News 2|

#fireball #meteor #nashville

science4 months ago•1 min saved

Multiple Sightings of Fireball Meteors Across Northeast U.S.

A bright fireball streaked across the northeastern sky, including Connecticut, on Thursday night, prompting nearly 100 reports from across 13 states. Witnesses described it as a glowing train that exploded into multiple sections before burning out, part of a series of meteor sightings in October, not related to scheduled meteor showers.

via Patch|

#astronomy #connecticut #fireball

science4 months ago•5 min saved

Fireball Sighted Over Connecticut: Did You Witness It?

A bright fireball was seen over Connecticut, with numerous witnesses reporting the event, coinciding with a period rich in astronomical phenomena such as supermoons and meteor showers like the Orionids, making October an exciting month for stargazing and skywatching enthusiasts.

via Patch|

#connecticut #fireball #meteor

science5 months ago•1 min saved

Mysterious Fireballs and Bright Streaks Light Up Northern California Sky

A mysterious fiery streak was seen across Northern California's sky, likely caused by the reentry of Starlink satellites, and not a natural meteor, sparking awe among witnesses from Sonoma County to Sacramento.

via The Press Democrat|

#fireball #northern-california #satellite-reentry

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Tragic Highway Crash in Mexico Kills 15

A devastating crash on Mexico's Yucatán peninsula resulted in at least 15 deaths when a truck carrying Mexican workers collided with vehicles, causing a fiery explosion. Emergency services responded swiftly, but the incident marks the deadliest road accident in the region in 50 years.

via Daily Mail|

#fireball #mexico #traffic-accident

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Bright Fireball Explodes Over Japan, Lighting Up the Night

A bright fireball streaked across the skies over Japan on August 19, turning night into day briefly, and was captured on multiple cameras. The event, possibly linked to the Perseid meteor shower or a sporadic meteor, featured green-blue flashes and a final orange-red flare before fragmenting over the Pacific Ocean.

via yahoo.com|

#fireball #japan #meteor

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Bright Fireball Illuminates Japan Night Sky

An extremely bright fireball was observed lighting up the night sky over Japan, visible from hundreds of miles away, and likely originating from the asteroid belt, but it probably landed in the Pacific Ocean, making recovery unlikely. The event was captured on multiple cameras and caused sonic booms, highlighting the rarity and scientific interest of such phenomena.

via PetaPixel|

#fireball #japan #meteor