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Fireball Lights Up Midwestern Night Sky

Updated: Thursday, 15 Apr 2010, 12:45 PM CDT
Published : Thursday, 15 Apr 2010, 8:59 AM CDT

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Chicago - A fireball lit up the sky Wednesday night, leaving many asking, what was that?

Scientists believe a meteor streaked across the Midwestern skies around 10 p.m. Wednesday.

One observer described it as an enormous ball of light and trail that traveled from the northwestern sky.

The National Weather Service says the meteor soared past five states.

Did you see the meteor? Send us your photos and video at foxchicagovideo@gmail.com .

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