Rare Green Fireball Lights up Thai Sky; Nickel Suspected as Cause

Rare green fireball lights up Thai sky; nickel suspected as cause

BANGKOK — A dazzling green light, identified as an exceptionally large “fireball,” startled residents across several Thai provinces in the early hours of Monday, 4th August. The Thai Astronomical Society has confirmed the celestial event, suggesting the meteoroid’s striking green hue could indicate the presence of nickel. The spectacle, which reportedly included a loud accompanying explosion, captivated onlookers as it streaked across the night …

Fireball lights up night sky over several provinces

A brilliant fireball streaked across the night sky, accompanied by a loud explosion, over several provinces of Thailand early Monday morning, causing confusion and concern among residents.

Rare green fireball illuminates Thai night sky, nickel content suspected

An estimated 44,000 to 48,500kg of meteoritic material falls to earth every day. Read more at straitstimes.com.