A bright fireball seen over Louisiana on December 22, 2024, was likely space debris, not a meteor.

A bright fireball streaked across the sky over Louisiana on December 22, 2024, visible in several southeastern states. Initially thought to be a meteor, experts suggested it was likely space debris burning up upon re-entry. The event coincided with the re-entry of a Chinese satellite and added to a growing list of similar sightings due to increased space activity. No injuries or damage were reported.

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