A streaking fireball lit up California skies and stunned stargazers Wednesday night, and professional observers say more meteors are on the way.
The exploding streak was visible over the San Francisco Bay area and other parts of Northern California, and there were also reports of a loud boom.
"It looked like a plane crash or rocket," said Philip Terzian, an amateur astronomer who happened to photograph the meteor while atop a ridge around Palo Alto.
Terzian had gathered there with a group of other astronomy enthusiasts. The group had not met in some time and just happened to be there for the meteor. Other observers described the streak as crescent shaped, and reddish orange in color. Read More
Meteor Shower At California.
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