Astronaut Captures Meteor Explosion from Space Station

NASA's Matthew Dominick records a bright bolide event over Northern Africa, showcasing the rare phenomenon from orbit.

The meteor, known as a bolide, created a bright teal-green flash as it entered Earth's atmosphere.
Dominick's time-lapse footage was slowed to one frame per second to highlight the meteor's explosion.
This event occurred on September 2, separate from another meteor sighting over the Philippines on September 4.
Bolides are bright meteors that explode in the atmosphere, occurring several dozen times per year.
Dominick's footage offers a unique perspective, comparing the bolide's size to landmarks like Cairo and the Mediterranean.