A massive fireball was seen streaking across parts of Tennessee, Virginia and the Carolinas Friday, stunning onlookers who happened to catch a glimpse

On Friday night, residents across parts of Tennessee, Virginia, and the Carolinas were treated to a rare and awe-inspiring sight as a massive fireball streaked across the sky. The event, which occurred shortly after sunset, left onlookers stunned as they witnessed what appeared to be a bright, blazing object tearing through the atmosphere, illuminating the night sky in a spectacular display of natural phenomena.

Reports of the fireball, which is believed to have been a meteor entering Earth’s atmosphere, began flooding in from various locations across the region. Eyewitnesses described the fireball as an intensely bright light, often with a long tail, moving swiftly across the horizon before disappearing from view. 

Some even reported hearing a faint rumble or sonic boom as the object disintegrated in the atmosphere. The sight was visible for several seconds, long enough for many to grab their phones and capture video or photos of the extraordinary event.

Experts explain that fireballs, which are exceptionally bright meteors, occur when a larger than usual fragment of space debris enters the Earth’s atmosphere at high speed. The friction generated as the object travels through the atmosphere causes it to heat up and glow, 

creating the brilliant light display observed by those on the ground. In some cases, the meteor may break apart or completely disintegrate before reaching the Earth's surface, resulting in a dramatic, but harmless, show.

The fireball sighting quickly became a topic of excitement on social media, with users sharing their experiences and images of the phenomenon. It also caught the attention of scientists and amateur astronomers, 

who are always on the lookout for such events. The American Meteor Society received numerous reports and is likely to analyze the data to determine the fireball's origin and trajectory.

This rare celestial event served as a reminder of the dynamic and ever-changing nature of our sky. For those who were lucky enough to witness it, the fireball was a moment of wonder and awe, a fleeting but unforgettable glimpse of the cosmic forces at play above us.