Police switchboards were flooded with reports of a streaking fireball in the night sky throughout the Midwestern states last night. The phenomenon was witnessed by residents in Northern Wisconsin on Wednesday shortly after10:00 p.m. Sights were also reported in Northern Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Missouri.
According to the National Weather Service, the intensely bright light could have been a large meteorite. It traveled from west to east and was visible for about 15 minutes before it broke up prior to reaching the horizon. Some people reported hearing sonic booms. Others reported that their homes, trees, and wind chimes shook as the object passed overhead.