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Loud boom with flash of light startles metro

There were several reports of a suspected fireball that could be seen across the sky in several cities.
Credit: James (@GoldColdSnow)
James tweeted a video of what appears to be a fireball in the sky in Shakopee overnight.

MINNEAPOLIS - It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... maybe a meteor? 

A large flash of light accompanied by a loud boom had many people asking the KARE 11 Facebook page what happened. 

The sudden flash happened around 2 a.m., according to reports in Brooklyn Park, Shakopee, New Brighton, Coon Rapids and Otsego. 

Michael Stanga captured the moment and tweeted a short clip calling it a meteor flash. 

Another Facebook user in New Brighton said they heard a very loud boom around 2:10 a.m., followed by a second louder boom and some rumbling. 

According to the American Meteor Society, they received numerous reports of fireballs overnight, including several in Minnesota.

The winter solstice – marking the longest night and fewest hours of daylight of the year – is Friday. 

In addition, for some extra excitement, there will also be a full moon and the Ursid meteor shower. 

James from Shakopee tweeted another video showing more than just a flash in the sky, but a clear fireball. 

A similar flash of light was also spotted in northern California

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