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    Comet Fragment Lights Up Skies Over Spain and Portugal

    Aditya LenkaBy Aditya LenkaMay 20, 2024 General No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Bright Comet Fragment Illuminates Skies Over Spain and Portugal

    A bright fragment of a comet lit up the skies over parts of Spain and Portugal late on Saturday, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). The dazzling display captivated many, with one Lisbon resident describing the experience as “feeling like a movie”.

    Spectacular Display Captured

    On Sunday morning, the ESA shared a video on X (formerly Twitter), captured by its “fireball camera”, showing a “stunning meteor” over the western Spanish city of Caceres, near the Portuguese border. However, the ESA later clarified that the object was likely a “small piece of a comet”, not a meteor. The comet fragment travelled at an estimated speed of 45 km (28 miles) per second before burning up over the Atlantic Ocean.

    “The likelihood of any meteorites being found is very low,” the ESA stated.

    Viral Videos and Social Media Buzz

    Videos of the event shot in various cities and towns across both countries quickly went viral on social media. These clips showed the object streaking across the night sky at high speed, illuminating it with bright blue and green hues.

    The Spanish Calar Alto astronomical observatory reported that a preliminary analysis by Andalusia’s Institute of Astrophysics confirmed the object had a “cometary origin”.

    Public Reactions and Emergency Reports

    In Portugal, during a concert in the city of Barcelos, the comet fragment was filmed streaking across the sky as a singer performed. Another video captured the skies of Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city, lighting up for a few seconds.

    The unexpected spectacle prompted many people to contact emergency services. A spokesperson for the Spanish Emergency Service 112 in Madrid told Europa Press news agency that they had received several calls regarding the event.

    Lisbon resident Bernardo Taborda, 31, shared his experience with Reuters, saying he was walking around the city with friends when the sky suddenly turned bright green: “It almost looked like daylight … we all looked back and saw it.

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    • Aditya Lenka
      Aditya Lenka

      A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.

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      A multi-faceted professional with a diverse range of skills and experiences. He currently works as a Producer, Digital Marketer, and Journalist for several well-known media outlets, namely StratNewsGlobal, BharatShakti, and Interstellar. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Aditya has covered a wide range of topics and events across India, bringing a unique perspective to his work.When he's not busy producing content, Aditya enjoys exploring new places and cuisines, having traveled extensively throughout India. He's also an avid writer and poet, often penning his thoughts and musings in his free time. And when he wants to unwind and relax, Aditya spends time with his two loyal companions, Zorro and Pablo, his beloved dogs.Aditya's dynamic personality and varied interests make him a unique individual, always eager to learn and experience new things.

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