The new Delhi witnessed a spectacular heavenly event on Friday evening when the sky, so that the inhabitants were amazed and triggered the excitement online. The dazzling meteor, who seemed to disintegrate in the middle of the air, was visible across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and even to Aligar.
Videos on social media showed that she was shooting a fire path through the night sky before she shattered into smaller shining pieces. Many of them compared it with an “explosion of shooting”, while others described it as one of the brightest meteors they had ever seen.
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What caused a bright flash?
Astronomy experts said that the phenomenon was most likely a bolide, a type of meteor that, after entering the Earth’s atmosphere due to intense friction and heat, invaded the fragments.
While meteors are not unusual, such a clear event visible to the large population is considered rare.
Was there danger to the inhabitants?
No damage was expected because most meteors disintegrated before reaching the Earth. Some inhabitants said they heard the weak sound of undressing, but the authorities have not confirmed any impact.
Why did it happen now?
The US Meteor Society notes that September is an active period for smaller weather showers, although insulated meteors similar to fireball may appear outside the supposed showers.
The brightness and fragmentation in Delhi suggests that in the atmosphere it burned out of space.
How did people react?
The inhabitants said the lightning was only visible a few seconds, but it was clear enough to overshadow the urban lights. Skywatchers described this as once in a life of a space show, sharing videos and photos widely online.
What is the meteor?
Meteor is a space rock or particle that enters the atmosphere of the country from space. When it travels at high speed, friction with air causes it to heat and shines, creating a bright strip of light in the sky, commonly called a “shooting star”. Most meteors are low and are completely burned before reaching the Earth and are no danger. Larger meteors that survive the way and land on Earth are known as meteorites. While meteors can occur at any time, meteor showers make these events more frequent and spectacular for Skywatchery.
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