Very bright fireball over Oklahoma, sonic boom reported, U.S.
Image credit: Tana Foster
A very bright fireball was seen over northern Oklahoma at 09:37 UTC on January 20, 2023. The event was followed by a sonic boom.
The American Meteor Society (AMS), received 81 reports from Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas as well as 7 videos by 21:30 UTC on January 21.1
Many people reported loud boom that rattled the windows of their homes.
The event was also captured by the Geostationary Lightning Mapper aboard NOAA/GOES-East satellite.
References:
1 Oklahoma fireball – AMS Event 374-2023 – January 20, 2023
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