A bolide is an exceptionally bright meteor that violently disintegrates upon entering Earth's atmosphere, producing a sonic boom and sometimes leaving meteorite-like fragments. These objects, which are balls of ice, dust or rock from comets, asteroids or meteoroids, are much larger and more energetic than ordinary meteors and can be seen from miles to kilometers away. | Dark Matter

A glowing green fireball lit up Moscow’s night sky, stunning onlookers and reviving memories of the 2013 Chelyabinsk meteor. Scientists say it was likely a bright meteor burning in Earth’s atmosphere, creating a dazzling but harmless spectacle. [Green Fireball, Moscow] #TNWorldWatch | TIMES NOW