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A meteor was observed last night from all of Puerto Rico, as well as from much of the Dominican Republic, at approximately 7:05 pm.

"It was a space rock measuring between one and four meters in diameter, and the sighting lasted several seconds, so it could be seen by a large number of people," said Eddie Irizarry, vice president of the Caribbean Astronomy Society (SAC).

The educational institution happened to be holding an observation night in Cabo Rojo, which was attended by about 1,200 people. "The bright meteor caused a great commotion and because the sighting lasted a reasonable amount of time, those who were looking elsewhere managed to turn around and see the impressive fireball," the organization said.



While a large number of reports from various towns confirmed that it was widely visible from all over the Island, as well as from the neighboring Dominican Republic, where fragmentation of the rock was perceived at the end of the sighting.

"It is not very common for a meteor to be seen from more than one country, but it can happen when it is a meteor of considerable size," said the SAC.

He added that the bright meteor showed an intense turquoise color, as well as a striking orange tail, while explaining that the observed colors suggest it was a space rock with metallic content, probably with magnesium, iron and nickel.

The SAC said the meteor was observed looking north, moving from east to west.

(Translated by Google)