Brilliant Fireball Over Lansing Lights Up Skies Across the Midwest
• A major fireball was seen over Lansing, Michigan, lighting up skies across the Midwest.
• The American Meteor Society confirmed the event, with the meteor's breakup zone near Lansing.
• Meteorite fragments may have reached the ground, sparking interest in meteorite hunting and skywatching.
Meteor lights up Michigan skies
A brilliant fireball lit up the skies over Lansing this past weekend, captivating onlookers throughout Michigan's Lower Peninsula and several surrounding states. The American Meteor Society designated the event as a major fireball after receiving over 30 reports. Multiple weather cameras captured the stunning display as the meteor streaked across the night sky.
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