MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A bright fireball lit up the sky over several states early Tuesday morning, October 14.

Doorbell cameras captured the fast-moving, bright fireball around 2:11 a.m. Tuesday morning. Reports came in from Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Georgia.

Observers reported a bright flash that appeared light green or light blue that lasted for several seconds.

October is the peak of the annual Orionid meteor shower, which typically produces 5 to 6 meteors per hour. The Orionids are known to be one of the best meteor showers for viewing, because of the brightness and the fast speed of the falling meteors.

The Orionid meteor shower will peak on the night of October 22. For the best viewing, experts suggest findin

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