On the night of November 12-13, 1833, thousands of meteors formed a meteor storm visible over North America east of the Rockies
On the night of November 12-13, 1833, thousands of meteors formed a meteor storm visible over North America east of the Rockies. The impressive sight lasted for hours, entrancing Americans, and leading many to believe that it was the end of the world. Leading figures of the 19th century took note, including Frederick Douglass, Abraham […]