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November 8, 2026: Major Fireball Meteor

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Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 09/11/2026, 16:20:25 UTC.

Briefings

A 2026 APOD image depicts a major fireball meteor captured in subfreezing conditions over the Dolomite Alps in Italy. The meteor originated from the Northern Taurid shower, associated with Encke's comet, and was widely reported by the American Meteor Society and International Meteor Organization. The photo was taken on November 14, 2017, from a mountain pass overlooking the village of La Villa.

Key points

• The image shows a major fireball meteor originating from the Northern Taurid shower, associated with dust from Encke's comet.
• Sightings of this meteor were widely reported in European skies, making it one of the most reported fireball events ever for the American Meteor Society.

Context

This APOD image features a major fireball meteor captured in subfreezing temperatures over the Dolomite Alps in Italy. The event was widely reported by the American Meteor Society and International Meteor Organization, and the meteor's track over Germany aligns with its origin near the active radiant of November's Northern Taurid shower.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single APOD image from 2017 and does not include data from the 2026 event mentioned in the title. The specific date of the 2026 fireball meteor is not provided in the source evidence.

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