If you thought you saw a bright flash of light in the night sky on Monday night, it was probably the same one. Meteor seen by dozens of people in the eastern United States.

American Meteor Society took more 230 reports from individuals who said they saw a bright fireball between roughly 19:35 and 19:50

Most sightings were reported in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, and Virginia; some were as far north as Connecticut and Ontario, Canada, and a few were as far west as Michigan.

Sightings in Pennsylvania included people in Nazareth, Lancaster, Pottstown, Columbia and Honeysdale.

Sightings in New Jersey include Pohatcong in Warren County, Atlantic City in Atlantic County, Cherry Hill and Voorhees in Camden County, Old Bridge and Plainsboro in Middlesex County, Toms River in Ocean County, Chester in Morris County, and There were sky watchers in Parsippany. and Springfield in Union County.

The fireball was also seen in the Washington DC area. Video clips published on X.

Some described it as a green streak, while others said it appeared yellowish and lasted for up to 7 seconds.

A fireball is a meteor that is larger and brighter than a typical meteor.

It’s possible Monday night’s fireball was related to the annual event. Northern Taurid meteor showerIt begins in mid-October but is expected to reach peak activity during the late night and early morning hours from November 5 to November 12.

The Northern Taurid meteor shower is known to produce some bright fireballs.

Another autumn meteor shower that can produce bright fireballs Leonid meteor showerIt started to be visible on November 3, but is expected to be at its best late at night on Sunday, November 17. until the early hours of Monday, November 18th.

Experts from EarthSky.org They say another good viewing time would be the pre-dawn hours on Sunday morning, November 17.

However, light from November may diminish the appearance of this meteor shower.

The so-called “beaver bear” Expires Friday, November 15th It will still be about 90% to 95% illuminated during Leonid’s peak, but about 10 to 15 meteors per hour are expected to be visible from dark places.

November’s full moon will be the last big, bright “supermoon” of the year.