A meteorite, weighing approximately 10 tons, entered Earth’s atmosphere and exploded at about 18-32 miles above Russia on February 15.

The meteorite was the largest celestial object to enter the atmosphere in over 100 years.

According to Reuters News, the meteorite shattered into pieces, damaging buildings and injuring about 1,200 people. Most were injured by broken glass, although some were hit by meteorite fragments. Despite such numerous injuries, there were no deaths. In addition, it released a sonic boom and blinding light, taking down small buildings. Some witnesses say the event made the night as bright as day.

Videos of the rare occurrence instantly went viral. One of the most popular was filmed from inside a car on a highway. In the video there is a  white light moving left to right, growing larger and more visible before disappearing over the horizon.

Senior Colleen McGonigle watched the video the day of the meteorite explosion, amazed that such an event happened.

“It was really cool to watch something happen that we normally only joke about,” McGonigle explained. “I thought it was interesting to see that the meteor broke apart before hitting the ground. The impact of the meteor was a lot bigger than I thought it would be.”

The New York Times says that scientists are currently collecting remnants of the meteorite to study. Many civilians are selling the rocks at home and online, although the practice is illegal.

Senior Ellie Lesko admitted she would find the opportunity hard to pass up.

“I’d probably keep it [a meteor rock], rather than get in trouble for selling it,” Lesko said.

According to Chelyabinsk governor Mikhail Yurevich, damages from the meteorite are estimated to cost over $30 million, as around 100,000 homeowners were affected. Repairs began almost immediately after the event.