Hundreds watch green fireball streak across the Midsouth
A brilliant green fireball was observed by hundreds of people across 15 U.S. states, marking a rare and widely viewed astronomical event.
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The green fireball lit the night sky over 15 U.S. states on June 14, prompting reports from outlets across the Midwest and South. NASA provided an explanation of the bright meteor, and video footage captured the fireball’s 300‑mile path.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
A fireball streaked across the night sky above the Midwest and Midsouth on June 14. Sightings were reported across 15 states, with specific reports noted in Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri, and Kentucky. The object exhibited a distinct green color during its transit.
Coverage from outlets including Space, The Tennessean, and FOX13 Memphis highlights the event's scale, with some reports noting the object traced a 300-mile path. Starlust.org characterizes the meteor as 16 times brighter than Venus. NASA has provided commentary on the phenomenon, according to Christian County Now.
Future reports will likely focus on additional footage captured by observers along the 300-mile trajectory. Coverage does not yet specify the ultimate destination or composition of the meteor.
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Quick answers
How many states reported sightings?
The fireball was spotted across 15 U.S. states.
How bright was the fireball?
According to starlust.org, the fireball was 16 times brighter than Venus.
What color was the meteor?
Observers and reports describe the fireball as green.
Coverage (9)
- Fireball lights the night sky over 15 U.S. states upi.com · 91d ago
- Watch a fireball burn a 300 mile path above the Midwest US (video) Space · 91d ago
- Rare, green meteor spotted across 15 states, including TN. Did you miss it? Watch The Tennessean · 91d ago
- Night sky erupts as brilliant fireball blazes across the Mid-South FOX13 Memphis · 91d ago
- Bright meteor spotted flying over Christian County, NASA explains Christian County Now · 91d ago
- Fireball 16 times brighter than Venus seen streaking across multiple U.S. states on June 14 starlust.org · 91d ago
- Bright green ‘fireball’ spotted over north Alabama The Bama Buzz · 91d ago
- Meteor streaks above St. Louis. 'Fireball' seen over Wentzville STLtoday.com · 91d ago
- Hundreds watch green fireball streak across the Midsouth West Kentucky Star · 91d ago
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