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Fireball meteor spotted in night sky in Michigan
The Detroit News • • science
Key Points:
- A bright fireball meteor was observed Sunday night over Michigan, with sightings reported as far away as Toronto and Ontario, indicating it likely broke apart over Lake Huron or nearby areas.
- The meteor was visible for approximately 4.7 seconds at 8:47 p.m. in Macomb Township, with multiple viewers across Michigan and Canada sharing their observations on social media.
- Fireballs are exceptionally bright meteors that can be seen over wide areas, occurring frequently but often unnoticed due to their occurrence over oceans, unpopulated regions, or daylight hours.
- Meteorites, which are fragments that land on Earth, are rare in Michigan, with only 12 confirmed finds according to the Michigan Geological Survey.
- NASA notes that fireball season peaks from February through April in the Northern Hemisphere, and while fireballs are common, witnessing one remains a spectacular event for observers.
