I must admit that when this news first hit last night, I was a bit skeptical. However, after watching the videos below, I am convinced that this really happened. I have posted a few images from Chelyabinsk.ru, and included a few of the videos I watched this morning. As a self-described nerd, I must admit that I am excited about all of this. Now I definitely need to watch 2102 DA14 this weekend. Maybe Nike was onto something with this whole Area 72 thing?
From Astronomer Phil Plait
My opinion: The meteor over Russia is real. Unrelated to #2012DA14. Probably disintegrated high over the ground.Waiting for more info.
— Phil Plait (@BadAstronomer) February 15, 2013
This is just amazing!
This one shows the smoke trail in detail and then the sonic boom hits. I almost jumped out of my seat.