🌠 On May 18, 2024, a bright green fireball streaked through the night skies over Portugal and Spain, captivating observers. The European Space Agency (ESA) confirmed that it was a piece of a comet traveling at an astonishing speed of around 100,000 miles per hour—approximately 65 times faster than a Lockheed Martin F-16 jet fighter! The meteor likely burned up over the Atlantic Ocean at an altitude of about 38 miles above Earth. Social media users shared stunning images and videos of this celestial event, making it a memorable sight for skywatchers. 🌟🔭

For more details, you can check out these articles:

• Bright green fireball lights up the skies over Portugal and Spain (photos)
• Suspected Meteor Turns Sky Over Portugal an Astonishing Neon Blue
• Watch: Blue Meteor Lights Up Skies Across Spain And Portugal, Wows Skygazers 🌌