The "devil comet" 12P/Pons-Brooks, known for its greenish glow and periodic eruptions, is expected to approach near Earth during the total solar eclipse on April 8. The city-sized comet, with a width of 10.5 miles, may be visible to the naked eye if it erupts before totality. Its green light is caused by high concentrations of dicarbon in its coma and tail. Observers are advised to use protective eyewear when viewing the eclipse to avoid irreversible eye damage.
A spectacular and mysterious green light flashed across the night sky in Western Australia, captivating onlookers who captured the phenomenon on their dashcams and shared it on social media. While it is believed to have been a meteor, there are various theories, including the possibility of a UFO. The Perth Observatory described it as a "bloody ripper of a meteor" and is working with Curtin University's Desert Fireball Network to determine its trajectory.
A large meteorite fell over southeastern Turkey, lighting up the sky with a green beam of light and surprising the population. The fiery fragments of the meteorite illuminated several provinces as if it were daytime, generating speculation about its origin. Authorities have not yet provided an official explanation for the event.
A strange green light seen over Japan was captured on video by astronomer Daichi Fujii, who later discovered that it was caused by the Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite 2 (ICESat-2) passing overhead. ICESat-2 uses lasers to measure the thickness of sea ice, ice sheet elevation, and other topographical features. The satellite's lasers had never been caught on film before, but Fujii's cameras were in the perfect position to capture the green beam as it scattered off clouds. NASA satellite data helped to solve the mystery of the green light.
