Space·3 min read·medium
On this day in space! Aug. 10, 1972: A 'Great Daylight Fireball' lights up the sky over North America
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Hanneke Weitering, Tariq Malik
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On August 10, 1972, a large fireball streaked across the atmosphere over North America, traveling from Utah to Alberta, Canada. The event, known as the 'Great Daylight Fireball,' remains a significant historical example of a daytime meteor sighting.
An Earth-grazing fireball burst through the sky over North America. that was visible across parts of the United States and Canada.
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