A Decade of a Fiery Spectacle: The Green Meteor of India
It's been ten years since a breathtaking sight illuminated the Indian night sky: a vibrant green fireball. This incredible event, captured by the talented Prasenjeet Yadav, remains etched in the memory of many and even marked a significant milestone for National Geographic, being one of the first images they published from his work in 2016 (though captured in 2015).
Prasenjeet Yadav was in the midst of documenting the urbanization encroaching upon the Sky Islands in India when this celestial visitor made its appearance. While his primary focus was on terrestrial changes, fate intervened, presenting him with an extraordinary astronomical event to record.
The sheer brilliance and distinct green hue of the meteor ignited discussions and comparisons, with some drawing parallels to iconic visual moments from popular culture, like the summoning of a meteor in Final Fantasy VII.
This event serves as a powerful reminder of the dynamic and often surprising nature of our universe, even in the midst of our daily lives and our own earthly endeavors.
