Fireball with green and white flashes streaks over Camano Island sky

10 articles · Updated · KING5.com · Apr 29

A sky camera on Camano Island recorded the fireball at 12:12 a.m. on April 29, showing a green flash followed by two bright white flashes.
Multiple reports were logged between 12:11 and 12:15 a.m. from Washington and British Columbia, including Seattle, Olympia, and Victoria, indicating widespread visibility.
Experts note the green color suggests burning magnesium or nickel, and the white flashes indicate the meteor exploded; most such meteors disintegrate before reaching the ground.

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