Meteorite lights up the skies of Spain and Portugal
A brilliant meteorite illuminated the skies of Spain and Portugal, leaving impressive images and videos that went viral
An astronomical event of epic proportions illuminated the Iberian Peninsula, leaving images and videos that have quickly gone viral on social networks.
On the night of Saturday, May 18, the skies of Spain and Portugal witnessed an impressive cosmic spectacle. A brilliant meteorite streaked across the night sky, offering lucky viewers an unforgettable sight that they captured in videos and photos that have gone around the world.
The event began at 11:45 p.m. local time in Portugal, and at 12:45 a.m. in Spain, when an intense fireball passed through the Earth's atmosphere. This bolide, a particularly bright type of meteorite, left an incandescent trail in its path, remaining visible for several seconds before fading.
This phenomenon was captured by numerous witnesses who quickly shared their recordings on social networks, generating a great impact.
Testimonials and Records
In various locations in both countries, the experience was described as surprising and magical. In Braga, Portugal, the sky lit up brightly, and witnesses described the meteor as a green ball with an orange burst behind it. Two young Spaniards who witnessed the event commented to Canal Extremadura: “It became daylight in an instant, the entire sky was green, a green ball and behind it an orange burst.”
In Spain, particularly in Toledo, a security camera captured the exact moment the meteorite illuminated the sky. Rocío, the owner of the video, shared the recording on the social network “We just found it on the security camera.”
Another Spanish user on the same social network described his experience: “Suddenly, the sky lit up as if it were day and I could clearly see the fireball moving. Fortunately, I reacted quickly and was able to record a video with my cell phone.”
Common Phenomenon, Unusual Catch
Although racing cars are not rare events in themselves, they are rarely captured on video so clearly and by so many people at once. This particular phenomenon has highlighted the beauty and mystery of the cosmos, reminding us of our small but significant presence in the universe.
