"Spectacular Meteor Lights Up Skies Over Spain and Portugal"
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A meteor that illuminated the skies over Spain and Portugal on May 18, 2024, was captured by both a ground-based camera in Spain and the Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite. This event highlighted the advanced capabilities of the new Lightning Imager, which is designed for atmospheric monitoring and lightning detection. The satellite, part of a collaborative mission between Eumetsat and ESA, continuously monitors lightning activity across Europe, Africa, and surrounding waters, enhancing weather forecasting, especially in remote regions.
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