[meteorite-list] What's the deal?

[Eric Wichman]

What is the deal with all the recent meteor sightings?

Is it me or does there seem to be more sightings recently?

March 7th, Saturday Morning 12:24am; Westchester: 
http://lohud.com/article/20090309/NEWS02/903090340/-1/newsfront

http://lohud.com/article/20090308/NEWS02/903070400/-1/SPORTS

Or is it simply increased awareness created by the meteorite fall in Texas?

Regards,
Eric Wichman
Meteorites USA