Huge green fireball confirmed as meteor after flying over Britain

Huge green fireball confirmed as meteor after flying over BritainA bright meteor lit up skies over the UK, likely burning up over the North Sea, with images showing it hurtling across the skyCommentsNewsCally Brooks Features Writer11:34, 14 Apr 2026Updated 11:35, 14 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe fireball was spotted in the skies on MondayA bright streak of light seen across parts of East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire has been confirmed by experts as a meteor entering Earth's atmosphere.‌The spectacle was recorded by observers in several locations, including Hornsea, Billingborough and Moulton Seas End, with sightings reported more widely across northern Europe in the early hours of Monday.‌According to Charlotte Bays of the UK Fireball Alliance, the object became visible at around 00:24 BST. While the event drew plenty of attention due to its intensity, she explained that any fragments surviving the descent are unlikely to be recovered.‌READ MORE: B&M's £5 set is 'perfect for suitcases' and 'great for separating outfits'READ MORE: Artemis astronaut's 'bonded for life' after record-breaking lunar tripView 2 ImagesThe meteor was relatively small"From the trajectory we've analysed, the object travelled over the North Sea," she said. "That means we don’t expect any meteorite debris to be found."The meteor's brightness helped make it visible across such a wide area. Scientists say this was likely due to its chemical composition, with elements like magnesium producing a particularly vivid glow as the object burned up.‌John Maclean, who is part of the UK Meteor Network, noted that the fireball was not linked to any known meteor shower or astronomical event.Instead, it is believed to have originated from a fragment of a larger asteroid. Despite the dramatic display, the meteor itself was relatively small.Estimates suggest it weighed around 12 grams before entering the atmosphere. Travelling at speeds of...