By Sakshi Sah
Published Sep 06, 2024

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5 pictures of an incredible meteor explosion captured by NASA astronaut

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, aboard the International Space Station, captured a stunning video of a meteor entering Earth's atmosphere.

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The meteor exploded in a bright flash over North Africa, showcasing an incredible natural phenomenon.

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This rare event, known as a bolide, highlights the unique perspective astronauts have while orbiting Earth.

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It serves as a remarkable example of how space-based observation can capture extraordinary moments in our planet’s atmosphere.

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These images adds to the growing collection of breathtaking imagery shared by the ISS crew.

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The event took place on 2 September 2024 at 20:12 GMT and was captured by Dominick.

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The video shows the meteor streaking rapidly through Earth's atmosphere before exploding into a brilliant green flash, illuminating the night sky over North Africa.

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This type of meteor, known as a bolide, is exceptionally bright and visible over large areas due to the intensity of its explosion upon entering the atmosphere.

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Dominick shared the footage on social media, slowing it down to one frame per second to enhance the visibility of the explosion’s details.

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The adjustment allowed viewers to clearly see the striking moment the meteor burst into a brilliant flash.

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