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space13 days ago•50 min saved

Night-time fireball lights up the Midwest in a 48-mile arc

A bright fireball meteor lit up skies across several Midwestern states on Feb. 10, streaking about 29,000 mph and traveling roughly 48 miles before appearing to disintegrate high over the horizon, with reports from Ohio, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. NASA suggests the object was likely a fragment from a larger asteroid, and while many sightings were captured on security cameras and dashcams, there were no delayed sonic booms reported.

via Space|

#fireball #indiana #meteor

defense22 days ago•8 min saved

Ukraine's Meteor Option Hinges on Securing Saab Gripen Fighters

Ukraine appears poised to gain MBDA's Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles, but the transfer hinges on Kyiv obtaining Saab Gripen fighters (or Rafale). Defense officials say Meteors would be a natural part of a Gripen package; however, delivery timelines depend on Gripen availability, with three years for new Gripen Es and possibly quicker options via secondhand Gripen C/D. The Meteor's ramjet propulsion and data-link offer extended range and better end-game performance, potentially offsetting Russia's long-range R-37M, but the weapons could pose intelligence risks if they end up on Russian soil. No final sale has been concluded despite letters of intent; the plan signals a broader rearmament of Ukraine's air force if fighter deliveries proceed.

via The War Zone|

#air-to-air-missiles #defense #gripen

defense24 days ago•3 min saved

Ukraine Eyes Meteor Missiles to Arm Gripen Fleet

Ukraine and Sweden discussed potentially delivering MBDA’s Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles alongside Saab Gripen jets to Kyiv, a move that would boost Ukraine’s ability to strike Russian aircraft from long range. The Meteor is Europe’s leading AAM, capable of over 75 miles at Mach 4 and compatible with Gripen, Rafale, and Eurofighter Typhoon. A deal to export up to 150 Gripen jets to Ukraine has been floated but is not finalized, and the Meteor transfer could be part of broader future aid including air defense, radars, electronic warfare systems, and drones.

via Business Insider|

#defense #gripen #mbda

science26 days ago•5 min saved

Wellington Sky Streak Sparks Meteor or Space Debris Debate

A bright streak appeared over Wellington on Jan 30, 2026 and was captured by a webcam, with experts debating whether it was a meteor or re-entering space debris, a reminder of the growing issue of space junk visible from Earth.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#meteor #night-sky #science

science2 months ago•2 min saved

Fireball Lights Up Southeast New Hampshire Skies

A bright green fireball was sighted streaking across the sky over southeast New Hampshire, captured on dash camera and reported by multiple witnesses, but its exact nature remains unknown.

via AOL.com|

#fireball #meteor #new-hampshire

science2 months ago•2 min saved

Bright Fireball Lights Up Night Sky Across New Hampshire

A bright green fireball was sighted streaking across the sky over southeast New Hampshire, captured on dash camera and reported by multiple witnesses, but its exact nature remains uncertain.

via AOL.com|

#fireball #meteor #new-hampshire

news3 months ago•2 min saved

Meteor Sightings Reported in Portugal

A bright meteor, identified as a bolide, was observed streaking across the skies of Portugal on November 2nd, with sightings reported nationwide.

via The Portugal News|

#astronomy #bolide #meteor

science4 months ago•3 min saved

Spectacular Green Comet and Meteor Sightings Illuminate the Night Sky

An astronomer in Italy captured a rare photograph showing Comet Lemmon seemingly entwined with a meteor trail, creating a stunning cosmic illusion, during the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, highlighting the beauty and unpredictability of celestial events.

via Live Science|

#astronomy #comet #meteor

science4 months ago•0 min saved

Bright Fireball Meteor Lights Up Tennessee Skies

A bright fireball was seen over Nashville early Tuesday morning, likely a meteor from the Orionids meteor shower, which is active until November 7 with peak nights on October 20-21.

via WKRN News 2|

#fireball #meteor #nashville

science4 months ago•1 min saved

Multiple Sightings of Fireball Meteors Across Northeast U.S.

A bright fireball streaked across the northeastern sky, including Connecticut, on Thursday night, prompting nearly 100 reports from across 13 states. Witnesses described it as a glowing train that exploded into multiple sections before burning out, part of a series of meteor sightings in October, not related to scheduled meteor showers.

via Patch|

#astronomy #connecticut #fireball

science4 months ago•5 min saved

Fireball Sighted Over Connecticut: Did You Witness It?

A bright fireball was seen over Connecticut, with numerous witnesses reporting the event, coinciding with a period rich in astronomical phenomena such as supermoons and meteor showers like the Orionids, making October an exciting month for stargazing and skywatching enthusiasts.

via Patch|

#connecticut #fireball #meteor

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Bright Fireball Explodes Over Japan, Lighting Up the Night

A bright fireball streaked across the skies over Japan on August 19, turning night into day briefly, and was captured on multiple cameras. The event, possibly linked to the Perseid meteor shower or a sporadic meteor, featured green-blue flashes and a final orange-red flare before fragmenting over the Pacific Ocean.

via yahoo.com|

#fireball #japan #meteor

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Bright Fireball Illuminates Japan Night Sky

An extremely bright fireball was observed lighting up the night sky over Japan, visible from hundreds of miles away, and likely originating from the asteroid belt, but it probably landed in the Pacific Ocean, making recovery unlikely. The event was captured on multiple cameras and caused sonic booms, highlighting the rarity and scientific interest of such phenomena.

via PetaPixel|

#fireball #japan #meteor

science6 months ago•1 min saved

Bright Fireball Illuminates Western Japan Sky

A spectacular fireball, brighter than the moon, lit up the sky over western Japan, seen by residents and experts as a natural meteor event, with some reports of the air vibrating and the object entering the Pacific Ocean.

via The Guardian|

#bolide #fireball #japan

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Spectacular Blue Fireball Meteor Lights Up Japan's Sky

A bright blue fireball meteor was captured over Japan's Kyushu and Shikoku regions, lighting up the sky briefly before vanishing, during the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, which is caused by debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle.

via Hindustan Times|

#fireball #japan #meteor