Huge daytime fireball over Israel earlier today

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A significant daytime fireball was observed over Israel on April 15, 2023, prompting interest from meteorite hunters and collectors. The American Meteor Society (AMS) is a key resource for data collection on meteors, including details such as time, direction, location, height, and sonic booms. Users can access comprehensive lists and databases related to meteor sightings on the AMS website. This event has also sparked discussions about similar occurrences in other regions, including Ukraine.

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Huge daytime fireball over Israel earlier today. (15 Apr 2023)

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https://www.timesofisrael.com/unusu...1IB2syvsdEFt-mTwjUaJri4rDyVJWE3erCPYNK6B_1jW0I have at least one meteorite hunter/collector packing his bags to travel from USA to Israel region
 
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Is there some sort of database of these fireballs? i..e time , direction, location, height, sonic boom, etc.?
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
Is there some sort of database of these fireballs? i..e time , direction, location, height, sonic boom, etc.?
Hi V50

the American Meteor Soc. does lots of data collecting from around the world
most probable that there are lists on their site

https://www.amsmeteors.org/

cheers
Dave
 
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davenn said:
Hi V50

the American Meteor Soc. does lots of data collecting from around the world
most probable that there are lists on their site

https://www.amsmeteors.org/

cheers
Dave
Ukraine too

 
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