Mysterious object spotted across Central Texas sky Saturday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — We received many calls and emails about a mysterious flying object that split in the sky at about 9:15 Saturday night. It is believed that object was a meteor.
“In Westlake tonight watching the full moon there was a bright light that streaked across the sky,†one KXAN viewer said via email. “…Sort of east/west – and fast, steady, not choppy – not a plane or helicopter.â€
Mike Prendergast, a storm chaser with AllAccessWeather.com, spotted the meteor Saturday night near Dallas and pulled out his camera. He said the main part glowed bright blue before burning up.
(Video Courtesy: Mike Prendergast / AllAccessWeather.com)
The American Meteor Society received multiple reports of the meteor spanning from Texas to Florida.
“I saw it in Georgetown,â€Â another viewer commented on our Facebook page. “…Two objects flying side by side…way to fast to be a plane, and then it disappeared. Glad others witnessed it as well because my FB friends did not seem to believe me.â€
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