Israeli Astronomical Association says bolide visible over country's center and north for several seconds; unclear if any pieces survived fiery descent

Fire, brimstone and rain of salt that left barren earth: Scientists describe 'civilization-ending catastrophe' that wiped out Tall el-Hammam near Dead Sea some 3,600 years ago

NASA warns it's possible that there may not be another impressive showing until 2024 because sky conditions will not be ideal for the Perseid peaks in 2022 and 2023

Israeli Astronomical Association says dozens of sightings also reported from Lebanon and Cyprus