Bright fireball paints the sky blue over Alberta

Dashcam captures stunning footage of rare event

A security camera in Alberta, Canada captured the moment that a bright fireball lit up the sky over the province.

The footage, which has been making the rounds on social media, shows a brilliant flash of light streaking across the night sky before disappearing into the darkness.

According to witnesses, the fireball was visible for several seconds and was accompanied by a loud boom. It is believed that the fireball was a meteor, a small piece of space debris that enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up.

Meteors are relatively common, but it is rare to see one as bright as the one that was captured on camera in Alberta. The footage is a reminder of the vastness of space and the many mysteries that it still holds.

What is a meteor?

A meteor is a small piece of debris from space that enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up. Meteors are typically caused by the breakup of comets or asteroids, and they can range in size from a grain of sand to a small car.

When a meteor enters the Earth's atmosphere, it is heated by friction with the air molecules. This causes the meteor to glow brightly, and it can often be seen streaking across the sky.

Meteors that are large enough can create a sonic boom as they travel through the atmosphere. This sonic boom can be heard as a loud boom or rumble.

What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

A meteor is a small piece of debris from space that burns up in the Earth's atmosphere. A meteorite is a piece of debris from space that survives its journey through the atmosphere and lands on the Earth's surface.

Most meteors are too small to survive their journey through the atmosphere. However, some larger meteors can make it to the ground intact. These meteorites can range in size from a few ounces to several tons.

What is the difference between a meteor and a fireball?

A meteor is a small piece of debris from space that burns up in the Earth's atmosphere. A fireball is a meteor that is unusually bright.

Fireballs are typically caused by larger pieces of debris from space, such as small asteroids or comets. These objects can create a brighter light as they burn up in the atmosphere.

What is the difference between a meteor and a shooting star?

A meteor is a small piece of debris from space that burns up in the Earth's atmosphere. A shooting star is a meteor that is seen streaking across the sky.

Shooting stars are named for their resemblance to stars. However, they are not actually stars. They are simply meteors that are seen from Earth.