The brilliance of the meteor was mirrored on the calm surface of the Mediterranean
In the early hours of Thursday, January 15, 2026, residents along the southern coast of Alicante witnessed a breathtaking celestial display. At exactly 6:47 a.m., a spectacular bolide—an exceptionally bright meteor—streaked across the pre-dawn sky over La Mata. The event was vividly captured by a webcam operated by the Proyecto Mastral observatory, providing a rare and detailed record of the phenomenon.
The footage shows an intense flash of light cutting through the darkness, so powerful that it briefly illuminated the coastline as if it were daylight. The brilliance of the meteor was mirrored on the calm surface of the Mediterranean, creating a surreal and unforgettable scene for early risers and social media users who quickly shared the recording.
