Rare Glimpse of Fireball Flashed Over Night Sky in Pacific Northwest

It is not always that an event of a celestial fireball or fireworks emerges in the night sky. Reports said that a glimpse of a fireball flashed in the sky in the Pacific Northwest, showing bright sightings.

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If one could see it, they might call themselves lucky, one of the rarest events.

According to the reports, the rare and magnificent fireball was unforgettable that illuminated the bright sky. With cameras, anyone who could witness would see the jaw-dropping images of lightning over the sky.

In recent news, AccuWeather reported that it is one of the latest fireball events in the United States this November 2022. As many Americans prepared for Thanksgiving and Christmas, the fireball would offer a glimpse of happiness for the sky and astronomy lovers.

The article said the fireball that attracted many showing a bright sky at night, was captured in the early Sunday morning. How it brought brightness would think that the night was like daylight.The article said the fireball that attracted many showing a bright sky at night, was captured in the early Sunday morning. How it brought brightness would think that the night was like daylight.

Many who witnessed the momentous and rare sightings were amazed, saying the serendipitous event and amazing view.

According to NASA, fireballs are astronomical events that show exceptionally bright meteors. Meanwhile, AccuWeather explained that shooting stars could not always be related to meteor showers.

AccuWeather reported that almost 102 fireball events emerged over U.S soil, recorded from November 1 to November 15, 2022. The report added that the November 9's fireball event garnered 188 reports, which was seen in the Southern and Midwestern states.

Meanwhile, NASA explained that meteors or shooting stars refer to meteoroids that managed to enter Earth's atmosphere. The fireballs that explode in the Earth's atmosphere are called bolides.

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On the other hand, AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Lada added that the fireball could be related to the Northern Taurid or Southern Taurid meteor showers.

The Northern Taurid or Southern Taurid meteor showers could produce fireballs.

Magnificent Northern Lights

Other than fireballs, a previous news report in November showed that magnificent Northern Lights produced rare purple and pink lights.

The sightings revealed a mesmerizing view of the sky. Northern and southern lights are also considered Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis.

Moreover, the rare view showed a combination of rare colors emerging in the sky of Tromso, Norway.

Meanwhile, part of the NASA initiative is studying the Aurora astronomical events in the sky.

Meteor showers

However, the astronomical events will not end there. The report shared that Leonid Meteor Showers would unfold in the night sky from Thursday to early Friday morning. It is considered one of the most-awaited events for many astronomy lovers.

Those who would see the Leonid Meteor Showers should prepare and save the date. The forecast showed that the weather could not be cloudy. There was no forecasted storm or severe weather conditions affecting the view.

Furthermore, the news report added that the best view could be in portions of the Southwest, Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Northwest, or Missippi Valley. Some parts of the United States could record from fair to the best viewing.

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