First, thanks to Chuck for the explanation on how we hear hissing meteors.For those on the list who haven't as yet heard a meteor, as well as newbies to the night sky, there's a way to replicate the sound of a hissing meteor. First, you'll need a small paper clip ( 1 to 1-1/2 inches will do), some aluminum foil, and a book of matches (the cardboard kind thay you rip out of the holder). On a flat smooth surface, hold the large outer loop of the paper clip with a finger and lift the smaller inside loop with another finger so that it sits at a 45-degree angle. That becomes your "rocket launcher." Now cut a piece of aluminum foil (not the heavy duty kind) into a 1-inch by 1 inch square. Place the match head in the center and fold the foil in half over the match head. Take the length of the foil and wrap it around the match head, being careful not to make it too tight. Place your "rocket" on the tilted side of the paper clip and placed a lighted match below the "aluminum head" of your rocket until you see a wisp of smoke exiting the bottom of the foil. At this point, listen carefully as your rocket (or meteor if you prefer) makes a "hiss" as it launches like a model rocket. That's very, very close to what those two meteors sounded like back in my younger days. Some 40 years and countless meteor observations without hearing another one has gone by. But who knows, maybe one of you might get lucky with a little patience. Good hunting! Tom Sevcik