Watch a bright fireball blaze a 48-mile path over the Midwest US (video) The object that caused the fireball may have been a small shard of a larger asteroid. Astrobitica February 12, 2026 (Last updated: February 12, 2026) 1 minute read The object that caused the fireball may have been a small shard of a larger asteroid. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: SpaceX Crew-12 mission latest news: It’s docking day for Dragon astronautsNext: Jupiter-family comet 41P/TGK slows down and reverses spin after perihelion