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Tellus Science Museum astronomer discusses meteorite landing in metro Atlanta
An afternoon surprise landing of a meteorite in the metro Atlanta caused a buzz across the region.To learn more about the ...
Rare 'bolide' fireball falls from sky, sightings reported across metro Atlanta and broader Southeast
Sightings have come from Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. The National Weather Service station in ...
NASA confirms meteor streaked across Southeast sky, allegedly crashing through a house
The National Weather Service said fireballs were spotted across the Southeast, including Charleston, South Carolina, a day ...
‘Fireball’ in the sky seen across metro Atlanta
ATLANTA — Channel 2 Action News is receiving reports of a “fireball” falling from the sky Thursday afternoon. Several viewers ...
Possible meteor spotted over Georgia and nearby states, reports say
Reports of a fireball falling over the southeastern U.S. flooded social media Thursday afternoon, and the National Weather ...
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Meteor over Georgia delights, intrigues scientists, space lovers
Richard Jakiel fell in love with outer space as a kid, and his enthusiasm never waned. Now 67, the Lithia Springs man, who has taught astronomy in Cobb County high schools and at universities, plans ...
What did you see falling through the sky? A meteor or meteorite?
A meteoroid is a piece of rock that’s broken off an asteroid or comet in outer space. But once it enters the Earth’s ...