Seville, Spain - August 21, 2024

On the evening of August 21, 2024, at 22:33 CET, a brilliant bolide, tagged as #SPMN210824F, lit up the night sky over Seville, captivating onlookers across a wide region. This celestial event, visible from multiple locations, was not only a visual spectacle but also a reminder of the ongoing meteor activity in Earth's atmosphere.

From various vantage points, the meteor's journey was recorded, showcasing its luminous path and dramatic flares. In Estepa, the footage captured the bolide's trajectory, highlighting its brightness against the Andalusian night. Further west, in Sanlucar de Barrameda, Cadiz, observers also documented the meteor, particularly noting its flares over the Sierra Norte de Sevilla.

Remarkably, this event was visible even from over 500 kilometers away in Zamora, illustrating the meteor's exceptional brightness and the clarity of the night sky. This widespread visibility underscores the clear atmospheric conditions that allowed for such a broad observation of the event.

The bolide has been linked to the Rho-Beta Aquariids meteor shower, known for producing bright fireballs. This particular shower, while not as widely recognized as others, occasionally offers such dramatic displays, especially when conditions are favorable. The Rho-Beta Aquariids' slow-moving meteors often result in longer visibility, making events like this particularly memorable.