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Green Fireball Lights Up Western U.S. Skies!

5/8/2025

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A dazzling green fireball streaked across the western U.S. over the weekend, captivating hundreds of onlookers in states like Washington, Idaho, and Colorado. Experts suggest this stunning sight was a meteor, potentially part of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, leaving many to wonder if they had spotted an aircraft instead.

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Story summary

A dazzling green fireball streaked across the western U.S. over the weekend, captivating hundreds of onlookers in states like Washington, Idaho, and Colorado. Experts suggest this stunning sight was a meteor, potentially part of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, leaving many to wonder if they had spotted an aircraft instead.