Meteor streaks throughout Oregon and Washington skies

A vivid fireball minimize throughout the evening sky over the Pacific Northwest early April 29, drawing greater than 150 stories from folks throughout Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.

At least 151 sightings had been logged after a big streak of sunshine was noticed shortly after midnight, in keeping with the American Meteor Society.

Based on eyewitness stories and video submissions, the meteor was decided to be touring southwest at an estimated 66,000 miles per hour earlier than breaking up over the Pacific Ocean.

Observers described a vivid show, with flashes of orange, blue and even inexperienced lighting up the sky as the article fragmented.

According to the Meteor Society, these colours are sometimes tied to the meteor’s chemical make-up and the best way it interacts with Earth’s ambiance at excessive altitude.

While the Lyrid meteor bathe continues to be energetic by way of the top of April, this occasion was probably a sporadic meteor, which suggests it was not linked to any identified meteor bathe, mentioned Jim Todd, OMSI’s director of area science training.

The American Meteor Society continues to gather stories and video from the occasion, serving to researchers higher perceive the article’s path and composition.

Anyone who noticed the occasion or has video footage is inspired to submit it to American Meteor Society Fireball Log at fireball.amsmeteors.org/members/imo_view/event/2026/3168.

Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval is a lifelong Oregonian who covers trending information, leisure, meals and outdoor. She could be reached at GSandoval@statesmanjournal.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval.