Summary
Early Thursday, people in Southeastern U.S. states like Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee reported seeing a bright fireball in the sky. Experts identified it as a bolide, a large fireball that can cause a loud noise called a sonic boom.
Key Facts
- A large fireball was seen early Thursday in the Southeastern U.S.
- States where it was visible include Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
- The American Meteor Society received reports about the fireball.
- Video footage from drivers showed a bright light moving quickly downward.
- Experts called it a bolide, a rare type of large fireball.
- A bolide is known for creating a sonic boom, a loud noise caused by something moving faster than the speed of sound.
