Comet Fragment Creates Spectacular Blue Fireball Over Spain and Portugal

The rare celestial event captivated millions, illuminating the night sky with vibrant hues and sparking widespread social media buzz.

The European Space Agency confirmed the fireball was a piece of a comet, not a meteor.
The object traveled at approximately 45 km per second before disintegrating over the Atlantic Ocean.
Videos and images of the event went viral, with sightings reported as far north as Brittany, France.
Scientists suggest the blue-green color was due to the burning of magnesium in the comet fragment.
Authorities received numerous reports, but the likelihood of finding meteorite fragments is very low.