[meteorite-list] Fireball Observed Over Southeastern USA

[Ron Baalke]

Space Weather News for August 30, 2013
http://spaceweather.com

MAJOR FIREBALL EVENT: Two nights ago, a ~100 lb meteoroid traveling 53,000 
mph hit the atmosphere over the southeastern USA and exploded, producing 
sonic booms and a fireball as bright as a full Moon.  Researchers are 
now scouring the countryside for fragments that could reveal the nature 
and origin of the meteoroid.  A movie, more information, and updates are 
available on http://spaceweather.com.

WEEKEND AURORA WATCH: A solar wind stream is expected to hit Earth's magnetic 
field  on August 30-31.  The impact could produce minor geomagnetic storms 
and auroras at high latitudes.  Geomagnetic storm alerts are available 
from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com 
(voice).