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A stunning celestial event occurred as a massive, shiny blue object lit up the skies over Spain and Portugal, captivating observers and prompting widespread speculation about a meteor sighting. The phenomenon has gone viral, with numerous videos circulating on social media, showcasing the breathtaking display.
One particularly striking video was shared by user Collin Rugg on X (formerly Twitter), captioned, “Meteor spotted in the skies over Spain and Portugal.” The video highlights the meteor’s brilliance, capturing the awe and fascination it inspired.
“This is insane,” read the video’s caption, emphasizing the extraordinary nature of the event. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the blue light “darting through the night sky for hundreds of kilometers,” enhancing the mystery surrounding the celestial display.
Watch the Video Here:
JUST IN: Meteor spotted in the skies over Spain and Portugal.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 19, 2024
This is insane.
Early reports claim that the blue flash could be seen darting through the night sky for hundreds of kilometers.
At the moment, it has not been confirmed if it hit the Earth’s surface however some… pic.twitter.com/PNMs2CDkW9
According to early reports, it remains unclear if the meteor hit the Earth’s surface. Some speculate it may have landed near Castro Daire, while others suggest it was closer to Pinheiro. The uncertainty has only fueled further intrigue and discussion.
Another viral video from a different location also captured the meteor, showing the widespread visibility of the event.
Responding to Rugg’s video, users expressed their amazement:
- “So friggin cool! Hope nobody got hurt.”
- “Legit!!! A once in a lifetime sight.”
- “It is absolutely breathtaking.”
Many users were in awe, commenting on the video’s mesmerizing quality and the rarity of such an event. One user wrote, “This has got to be the craziest meteor footage I’ve ever seen. I bet seeing it in person was mind-blowing.” Another added, “That’s crazy! Mad props to the person that was able to get this footage!”
Others shared personal anecdotes of witnessing similar events, highlighting the collective wonder such sights inspire. One user reminisced, “I saw one of these over rural Central California once, with two other people. I seriously had time to think ‘we’re going the way of the dinosaurs.’ We checked the news and the radio, nothing, and it must have burned up without hitting anything.”
A user explained the science behind the meteor’s colors: “The different colors happen when different elements are burning up. In this video, it was likely magnesium. Violet (calcium), Red (atmospheric nitrogen and oxygen), Orange-yellow (sodium), Yellow (iron), Blue-green (magnesium).”
According to NASA, when meteoroids enter Earth’s atmosphere at high speeds and burn up, they create fireballs or “shooting stars,” known as meteors. These meteoroids vary in size from tiny dust particles to compact asteroids and traverse through space, occasionally providing Earth with spectacular light shows like this recent event over Spain and Portugal.
