Fireball Streaks Through Sky Wednesday Afternoon

People from around Connecticut reported seeing a bright fireball streak across the sky on Wednesday afternoon.

NBC Connecticut received reports from Manchester, Mansfield, Wallingford, Meriden and Malborough.

People reported seeing the fireball in the southern sky around 3 p.m.

NBC Connecticut First Alert meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan said it was likely a meteor burning up as it entered the Earth's atmosphere. It may have occurred somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean off New Jersey, Hanrahan said.

If you saw it or have video or a photo, send it to us at shareit@nbcconnecticut.com or by using the hashtag #nbcct.

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