Recent Green Fireball Meteors Observed Over Western United States
Two bright green meteors were observed over the West Coast on March 22, 2025. The first appeared above central California around 8:19 PM Pacific Time, and the second was seen over southern Oregon early the next morning. These events are part of a series of at least five exceptionally bright meteors reported across the United States within a week. Experts from NASA and the American Meteor Society indicate these occurrences are likely random and unrelated. The green coloration is attributed to elements like magnesium and nickel within the space rocks vaporizing upon atmospheric entry.
Key facts
- Two green fireball meteors observed over California and Oregon on March 22, 2025.
- Part of a series of at least five bright meteors reported over the U.S. in one week.
- NASA and the American Meteor Society state the events are likely random and unrelated.
- Green color caused by elements such as magnesium and nickel heating up in the atmosphere.
- Meteors are space rocks that vaporize in the atmosphere; surviving fragments are called meteorites.
Entities
Institutions
- NASA
- American Meteor Society
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Locations
- California
- Oregon
- United States