Meteor Lights Up Pacific Northwest Sky, Captivating Hundreds
A bright fireball was observed streaking across the night sky over the Pacific Northwest on April 29, capturing the attention of over 150 people across Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. The American Meteor Society reported at least 151 sightings of the meteor, which was seen shortly after midnight. Eyewitness accounts and video submissions indicate that the meteor was traveling southwest at an estimated speed of 66,000 miles per hour before disintegrating over the Pacific Ocean. The event was characterized by vivid flashes of orange, blue, and green, colors that are typically associated with the meteor's chemical composition and its interaction with Earth's atmosphere. According to Jim Todd, director of space science education at OMSI, this meteor was likely a sporadic one, not linked to any known meteor shower, despite the ongoing Lyrid meteor shower. 
