The meteor, the largest reported since one hit Tunguska, Siberia 1908, exploded over the Russian city of Chelyabinsk on Friday morning, Feb. 15, in that region.
It's trail was visible for about 30 seconds as it streaked through the atmosphere before it exploded in the air.
Villagers say they heard an enormous boom. This woman told "The New York Times"' Andrew E. Kramer that it sounded like bombs outside.
Source: The New York Times