Explanation coming!
A statement was released by the Turkish Space Agency: The meteors seen in the skies in different parts of our country tonight have caused excitement.
The color forms when the meteor enters the atmosphere, and it depends on several factors, including the chemical composition of the meteor, its speed, and the gases present in the Earth’s atmosphere.
Chemical composition: Different elements in meteors can produce different colors as they burn up in Earth’s atmosphere. For example, sodium can create a bright orange-yellow color, magnesium can create green or blue hues, and ionized calcium (Ca+) can create purple. These elements in meteors are key factors in creating the colors seen as they enter the atmosphere.
Speed: Faster moving meteors create brighter, more colorful images.
Atmospheric conditions: Various gases in the atmosphere can emit certain colors when they interact with evaporating meteorite material, for example, oxygen and nitrogen atoms produce the color red.
Size of the meteor: The larger the meteor, the more energy it can release at the entrance and produce more intense colors.
Collectively, these factors cause the appearance of a wide variety of colors, making each meteor event a unique and visually striking natural phenomenon.
