Why a glowing green fireball lit up skies south of Sacramento
ABC10 • • science
Key Points:
- A bright fireball seen over central California was identified by experts as a meteor, likely a small asteroid fragment entering the atmosphere near Sacramento.
- The American Meteor Society received over 200 reports of the event, with some witnesses hearing rumbling or booming sounds indicating the meteor penetrated deeply before breaking apart.
- This sighting follows recent meteor events in Ohio and Texas, though experts say these occurrences are likely unrelated and random.
- February typically sees an increase in fireball activity, a pattern observed over years without a clear scientific explanation.
- The fireball appeared bright green in some images, a color commonly seen in meteors, though perception can vary due to camera and lighting effects.
