Fireball Lights Up Sky Over Alberta, Canada
A fireball that was caught on camera lighting up the early morning sky over Alberta, Canada, was a particularly bright meteor, experts said https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2021/02/23/canada-Alberta-fireball-bright-meteor/9311614109543/ (Photo courtesy of The Watchers)
Bright Meteor Lights Up Texas Sky
A bright meteor illuminated the night sky over southern Texas as part of the anticipated Leonids meteor shower, experts said. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2020/11/20/Bright-meteor-lights-up-the-night-sky-over-Texas/7711605892674/ (Photo courtesy of ABC13 Houston)
Gel-Like Substance Found On Far Side Of Moon Identified
Gel-like substance found on far side of moon has been identified as rock that was melted together – likely in the heat of a meteorite impact – to form a dark green, glossy, glassy mass. https://www.sciencealert.com/we-finally-know-what-that-gel-like-substance-on-the-far-side-of-the-moon-is (Photo courtesy of CNSA/CLEP)
Boom Heard In Washington State Likely An Exploding Meteor
Boom heard in Washington State likely an exploding meteor. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2020/05/08/Boom-heard-in-Washington-state-likely-an-exploding-meteor/1161588956308/ (Photo courtesy of UPI.com)
Australian Man Kept Rock For Years Thinking It Had Gold Inside; Was Actually A Meteor And Much More Valuable
Australian man kept rock for years thinking it had gold inside. Rock turned out to be much more valuable; it was a meteor. https://www.sciencealert.com/a-man-kept-this-rock-for-years-thinking-it-s-gold-turns-out-it-s-a-spectacular-meteorite (Photo courtesy of Museums Victoria)