Watch CBS News

Fireball Soaring Across Northeast Sky Spotted By People Across Philadelphia Area

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- People across the Delaware Valley caught a glimpse of a fireball that soared through the Northeast sky. The American Meteor Society received more than 300 reports so far from observers across 12 states.

The fireball was traveling from east to west and ended its visible flight near Poughkeepsie, New York.

Some people in the region said the saw the fireball.

A fireball is a meteor brighter than the planet Venus.

CBS3's Lauren Casey contributed to this report.

MORE ON CBSPHILLY.COM

Police: 2 Teens Hospitalized After Being Shot At Basketball Court In Northeast Philadelphia

Officials: Investigation Underway After Gunfire Erupts At Bucks County Wawa

Philadelphia Police Release Mugshots Of Virginia Men Charged With Carrying Weapons Near Pennsylvania Convention Center

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.