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title: "Watch: Meteorite Causes Dazzling Display Over Portugal and Spain"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/29037/watch-meteorite-causes-dazzling-display-over-portugal-and-spain
published: 2024-05-19T20:10:16Z
language: en
author: "Bogdan Nigai"
section: "International"
source: moldova1.md
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# Watch: Meteorite Causes Dazzling Display Over Portugal and Spain

> A meteorite illuminated the night sky over Portugal and Spain last night.

A meteorite illuminated the night sky over Portugal and Spain last night.

![](https://storage.moldova1.md/images/42b0d017-483d-4c11-b6f7-c924af6b9032.jpg)

Social media users shared numerous videos capturing the celestial object streaking across the heavens. The spectacular event occurred shortly before midnight, at 11:46 PM local time.

The meteorite disintegrated upon entering Earth's atmosphere, causing a burst of vibrant blue light and leaving behind a long, glowing trail. Scientists believe the meteorite's high magnesium content is what caused the spectacular colour display. 

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**

[Video: https://trm.blob.core.windows.net/photos/1a991573-a322-4d2c-aaa7-9380c3355d6a.jpg](https://original.trm.md/video/definst/MP4:2024/5/19/meteor.MP4/playlist.m3u8)