Meteor — described as ‘Biggest ball of fire’ by shocked witnesses
Shocked witnesses describe meteor as 'Biggest ball of fire'
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As people in North Carolina and surrounding areas struggle to comprehend the sudden and intense display in the sky, NASA has confirmed the incident as a meteor. NASA's confirmation comes after multiple eyewitness accounts and footage of the event were reviewed. The space agency has identified the meteor as a piece of an asteroid. Coverage from NASA and local outlets such as the Charlotte Observer and Chattanooga Times Free Press has provided detailed descriptions of the event and its aftermath.
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Questions people are asking
What caused the meteor?
Coverage does not yet specify the exact cause of the meteor, but NASA has identified it as a piece of an asteroid.
Where was the meteor seen?
The meteor was seen in North Carolina, southern Tennessee, and Chattanooga.
What did witnesses describe the meteor as?
Witnesses described the meteor as the 'Biggest ball of fire' they have ever seen.
Sources (5)
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NC Fireball Over Robbinsville Confirmed as Meteor by NASAHoodline · 6h ago
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Fireball over Chattanooga was a piece of an asteroid, NASA saysChattanooga Times Free Press · 6h ago
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Fireball in North Carolina sky was a meteor, NASA says. Here’s where it was seenCharlotte Observer · 6h ago
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Fireball spotted over southern Tennessee by NASA on November 5Starlust.org · 6h ago
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Meteor — described as ‘Biggest ball of fire’ by shocked witnessesNew York Post · 6h ago
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