NASA Astronaut Captures Meteor Explosion from ISS
NASA Astronaut Captures Meteor Explosion from ISS
NASA Astronaut Captures Meteor Explosion from ISS
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NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, aboard the International Space Station (ISS), captured stunning footage of a meteor explosion, known as a bolide, on September 2, 2024. The bright green flash, visible over North Africa, was recorded as the ISS passed over Cairo, showcasing the meteor's dramatic entry and explosion in Earth's atmosphere. Dominick shared a time-lapse video, slowed to one frame per second, that highlights the meteor's streak and subsequent explosion, which was reaffirmed by friends as an extraordinary meteor event. The footage also captured lightning storms, enhancing the visual spectacle against the darkness of space. This event emphasizes the unique opportunities astronauts have to observe rare natural phenomena from orbit. Dominick, who has been actively sharing his experiences aboard the ISS, previously captured other extraordinary imagery, such as hurricanes and auroras.

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