Meteor Lights Up Morning Sky in Calgary
Streaking fireball captured on video
Spectacular sight leaves witnesses in awe
A brilliant meteor lit up the morning sky in Calgary, Alberta, on Tuesday, leaving witnesses in awe.
The fireball was captured on video by several residents, showing a bright streak of light shooting across the sky. The meteor was also visible from parts of Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
According to Dr. Alan Hildebrand, a professor of planetary science at the University of Calgary, the meteor was likely a small asteroid that entered Earth's atmosphere and disintegrated.
"It's a reminder that the Earth is constantly being bombarded by these objects," Hildebrand said. "Most of them are too small to cause any damage, but occasionally a larger one will hit our planet."
The meteor that lit up the sky over Calgary was about the size of a car. It entered the atmosphere at a speed of about 40,000 kilometers per hour.
The meteor's impact with the atmosphere created a shock wave that shook buildings in Calgary. The shock wave also caused a loud boom that was heard by many people.
There were no reports of any injuries or damage caused by the meteor.
Here are some videos of the meteor that were captured by residents of Calgary:
