Unusual activity in Norway as a meteor lights up the skyline

Norway’s skyline was lit up by an unusual meteor on Saturday 19 November 2022. The meteor which is sometimes referred to as a bolide due to its intense brightness could be seen throughout the Southern Norway perimeter.

The fireball, caused by the meteor burning up in the atmosphere, was a cause for concern for residents who ended up alerting the local police.

The Norwegian Meteorological Institute says the meteor belongs to an unusual shower called the Northern Taurids.

Take a look at the video.

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