What was the big boom and flash in the sky this morning?

INDIANAPOLIS — Did you hear a loud boom or see a bright flash in the sky Tuesday morning? Well, you’re not alone.

It’s one of the best and brightest celestial displays of the year and is expected to peak on Friday, Dec. 13. Typically, the meteor shower takes the spotlight around mid-December.

During peak activity and with clear skies, up to 120 meteors per hour are visible. According to NASA, under good conditions, you may even see a meteor every minute. 

If you saw the phenomenon, you can report it to the American Meteor Society by clicking here.

Here’s some footage that WTHR viewers caught this morning of the meteor: