Watch: 'Fireball' meteor lights up Indiana skies, 'like it was daylight'

A bright fireball illuminated the Indiana sky early Tuesday, startling residents. Seen by many across the Midwest, the bolide created a sonic boom as it burned through the atmosphere. Experts confirm such events, though uncommon, occur when space debris collides with Earth. The Geminid meteor shower, peaking soon, offers further opportunities for celestial sightings.

Dec 13, 2024 - 02:30
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Watch: 'Fireball' meteor lights up Indiana skies, 'like it was daylight'
A bright fireball illuminated the Indiana sky early Tuesday, startling residents. Seen by many across the Midwest, the bolide created a sonic boom as it burned through the atmosphere. Experts confirm such events, though uncommon, occur when space debris collides with Earth. The Geminid meteor shower, peaking soon, offers further opportunities for celestial sightings.

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