Saw a Bolide Tonight
On my way south through Central Florida on a main highway (near Frostproof), I caught site of a large bolide falling to the earth from a northeastern trajectory at around 9:55 pm. It was in view for 3-4 seconds and was a bright yellow ball with a tail behind it. It gave me chills. And it wasn't that far away, but it burned out before hitting the earth. I'd say it was not more than a mile or two away.
Nights like these are rare; it's been 20 years or more since I've seen anything like this. The celestial heavens help make us feel ALIVE.
I called the Bishop Planetarium to report it when I got in.
Anyone know if they have a national on-line reporting center?