Saturday, 16 February 2013

INQUIRER.net: Bright streak of light reported over California

INQUIRER.net
Philippine News for Filipinos
Bright streak of light reported over California
Feb 17th 2013, 03:07

SAN FRANCISCO  — Hours after a meteor exploded over Russia and injured more than 1,000 people and an asteroid passed relatively close to Earth, residents in California reported seeing an unusual flash of light over the San Francisco Bay area that left many startled and thrilled.   Based on reports, the light streaking in the Northern California sky was a sporadic meteor, or fireball, and not a major event, said Mike Hankey, operations manager for the American Meteor Society in Genesee, New York. The group recorded at least 35 reports of the event, he said.   "Fireballs happen every single night, all around the world," he said.   Experts say smaller met...

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