ESA analysing fireball over Europe on 8 March 2026

ESA analysing fireball over Europe on 8 March 2026

At approximately 18:55 CET (17:55 UTC) on Sunday 8 March 2026, a very bright fireball moving from the southwest to the northeast was observed by many people in Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.The fireball glowed for approximately six seconds, leaving a visible trail in the sky before fracturing into pieces. The event was recorded by many dedicated meteor cameras, such as those of the European AllSky7 fireball network, as well as mobile phones and other cameras. Some observers report that the event was audible from the ground. https://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Planetary_Defence/ESA_analysing_fireball_over_Europe_on_8_March_2026

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