Turkey’s skies were lit up last Friday evening as a celestial body crossed the sky, lighting it up green until it finally disappeared, as seen in videos circulating on social media.

Turkish Space Agency made a statement confirming what was it meteorite This has become noticeable in several areas of the country, starting with Sea of ​​Marmara to the western part of the city. Black Seaat about 10:30 p.m. local time. It was noticed even in provinces from Istanbul, Ankara, Kocaeli, Sakarya, Bartin, Zonguldak, Cankiri, Corum, Bursa, Kirikkale and Karabuk.

Once upon a time Earth’s atmospherethe meteorite started falling fall apart less and less, until finally it completely disintegrated.

According to the agency, colors which are formed by meteorites enter the atmosphere vary depending on a number of factors, including chemical composition meteorite, speed with which he falls and gases present in the atmosphere.

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“The various elements found in the meteorite may create different colors when burning in the Earth’s atmosphere. For example, it sodium you can create a color Orange-yellow brilliant, magnesium you can create ringtones green or blue And ionized calcium (Ca+) can create color violet“The Turkish Space Agency explained.

Experts noted that the largest meteorites may release more energy upon entry, causing the appearance of more saturated colorsAltogether, these factors make each meteor event a unique and visually impressive natural phenomenon.

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