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Connecticut Sky Sparks Mystery of Double Fireball Phenomenon

10/23/2025

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A bright green fireball was observed over Connecticut on October 16, with North Branford video showing a second meteor moving in sync.
A similar double meteor appeared on October 17, raising questions whether it was a true double meteor or an optical illusion.
Fireball expert Robert Lunsford suggested the double appearance may result from anti-fogging on skywatch cameras, noting the secondary fireballs remained consistently positioned relative to the main event.

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A bright green fireball was observed over Connecticut on October 16, with North Branford video showing a second meteor moving in sync.
A similar double meteor appeared on October 17, raising questions whether it was a true double meteor or an optical illusion.
Fireball expert Robert Lunsford suggested the double appearance may result from anti-fogging on skywatch cameras, noting the secondary fireballs remained consistently positioned relative to the main event.