Spain: Astrophysicists Capture Spectacular Meteor Over Toledo and Castellon

Toledo, Spain - April 17, 2024 [Note: no sound] On April 17th, at 19:51:25 Coordinated Universal Time (21:51 Central European Summer Time), a remarkable celestial event unfolded over Toledo, leaving astronomers and stargazers in awe. The SIGMA LEONIDA SPMN180424G meteor streaked across the night sky, casting a brilliant trail visible to onlookers below. The video captures the breathtaking moment as the meteor traversed the constellation Orion. The sighting, reported by agomezroldan, provided astronomers with valuable data to study the trajectory and characteristics of the meteor. Meanwhile, hundreds of kilometers away in Castellon, residents of Sant Mateu were treated to an equally awe-inspiring sight. The video documented the meteor's luminous display as it blazed through the heavens, even from a distance of over 450 kilometers. The sheer brilliance of the meteor, visible against the backdrop of distant mountains, left observers spellbound. ( Original Title: Spain: Astrophysicists Capture Spectacular Meteor Over Toledo and Castellon )