'Fireball' lights up sky over D.C.

Published February 1, 2016 8:22 AM EST

Several people took to social media on Saturday night to discuss a ball of fiery light seen above the Washington area.

Tweets began pouring in just before 8 p.m. on January 30, with people asking if others had seen the celestial light.

No official word yet on what caused the strange occurance.