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Fireball Lights Up Southeast, Sparks Meteorite Investigation

6/27/2025

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A dazzling "fireball" streaked across the Southeast U.S. on June 26, 2025, captivating onlookers in metro Atlanta and South Carolina. With over 100 sightings reported, the National Weather Service is investigating potential meteorite signatures. In McDonough, Georgia, debris caused damage to a home, leaving the true nature of this celestial event shrouded in mystery.

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A dazzling "fireball" streaked across the Southeast U.S. on June 26, 2025, captivating onlookers in metro Atlanta and South Carolina. With over 100 sightings reported, the National Weather Service is investigating potential meteorite signatures. In McDonough, Georgia, debris caused damage to a home, leaving the true nature of this celestial event shrouded in mystery.