Bright green fireball seen across Pacific Northwest skies Monday
KPTV • • science
Key Points:
- A bright green fireball was reported early Monday morning across the Pacific Northwest, visible from locations including Boring, Portland, Kalama, and Eugene.
- The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) identified the fireball as a bright meteor seen approximately 60 to 80 miles above the ground around 6:06 a.m.
- OMSI explained that the green color is typically caused by magnesium burning and vaporizing as the meteor enters Earth's atmosphere.
- FOX 12 encouraged viewers who witnessed the fireball to share their videos or photos through their app or website.
