<p>The night sky of New Jersey was suddenly lit up early morning on Wednesday (April 10) after a massive fireball passed in the sky.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is the third and most bizarre natural phenomenon to have&nbsp;been observed in the United States this week, after a rare earthquake and total solar eclipse.</p>

<p>It was reported that the sudden streak of light may have resulted from a meteor falling towards Earth somewhere in New Jersey's Garden State and surrounding area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The luminous and brilliant spectacle was reported to the American Meteor Society by the residents in various New Jersey towns, along with some parts of Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania.</p>

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<p>A &nbsp;security camera video was shared by Linda Price Heines on Facebook from her home in Wall Township, New Jersey. In the video, a flash fly was seen across the sky in just a couple of seconds at 3:43 am.</p>

<h2><strong>People say something&nbsp;'bright green' fell from the sky</strong></h2>

<p>The AMS website, which permits people to self-report their experiences, showed that various sightings were reported by people from the same region in the same time frame.</p>

<p>One man, identified as Darren T, said that he witnessed the bright light in Hackettstown in Warren County, nearly 50 miles west of New York City.</p>

<p>“This was the first time I ever saw this in my area,” said the man, in his report. “I have seen shooting stars but this was the first time I observed this," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Christina V, a resident of New Jersey, said that she had got out&nbsp;around 3:40 am when she saw the streak of light in the sky.</p>

<p>“I saw a bright green almost neon in colour falling from the sky. There weren’t any long trails or anything but it did fall and disappear,” Christina V wrote.</p>

<p>"I was watching it through a window so that might’ve affected my vision but I was just left there stunned. I rushed to tell my boyfriend what I saw and instantly went online to check if it was normal," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dawn B, a resident of Mount Kisco in Westchester County, said that it was "incredible".&nbsp;“Kind of surreal,” she added.</p>

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The night sky of New Jersey was suddenly lit up early morning on Wednesday (April 10) after a massive fireball passed in the sky. This is the third and most bizarre natural phenomenon to have been observed in the United States this week, after a rare earthquake and total solar eclipse.

The night sky of New Jersey was suddenly lit up early morning on Wednesday (April 10) after a massive fireball passed in the sky. This is the third and most bizarre natural phenomenon to have been observed in the United States this week, after a rare earthquake and total solar eclipse. It was reported that the sudden streak of light may have resulted from a meteor falling towards Earth somewhere in New Jersey's Garden State and surrounding area. The luminous and brilliant spectacle was reported to the American Meteor Society by the residents in various New Jersey towns, along with some parts of Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania. Earthquake, eclipse, and now... fireball? What's going on in New Jersey? pic.twitter.com/OokiaCfXQb — Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) April 11, 2024 × A security camera video was shared by Linda Price Heines on Facebook from her home in Wall Township, New Jersey. In the video, a flash fly was seen across the sky in just a couple of seconds at 3:43 am. People say something 'bright green' fell from the sky The AMS website, which permits people to self-report their experiences, showed that various sightings were reported by people from the same region in the same time frame. One man, identified as Darren T, said that he witnessed the bright light in Hackettstown in Warren County, nearly 50 miles west of New York City. “This was the first time I ever saw this in my area,” said the man, in his report. “I have seen shooting stars but this was the first time I observed this," he added. Meanwhile, Christina V, a resident of New Jersey, said that she had got out around 3:40 am when she saw the streak of light in the sky. “I saw a bright green almost neon in colour falling from the sky. There weren’t any long trails or anything but it did fall and disappear,” Christina V wrote. "I was watching it through a window so that might’ve affected my vision but I was just left there stunned. I rushed to tell my boyfriend what I saw and instantly went online to check if it was normal," she said. Dawn B, a resident of Mount Kisco in Westchester County, said that it was "incredible". “Kind of surreal,” she added. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>We humans often think we know what nature is and put it into scientific calculations and poetic stanzas. But nature always surprises us with its intractability and that’s the beauty of it. Such is the case with green and purple lights spotted in the northern&nbsp;skies which everyone assumed to be&nbsp;auroras, the bright colours that adorn the skies when solar storms hit the Earth's atmosphere. But what if we tell you that these green and purple lights were a completely different phenomenon?&nbsp;</p>

<p>The purple and green ribbons of light in the sky hovering over the horizon in the Northern Hemisphere are not auroras, but STEVE or Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement.</p>

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<p>This rare atmospheric phenomenon has caused a lot of buzz this year, as more and more people spotted Steve in areas it does not usually appear, such as parts of the United Kingdom.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is the STEVE phenomenon?</strong></h2>

<p>STEVE is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that appears as a purple and green light ribbon in the sky. It was named in recent years in 2016 by aurora watchers and enthusiasts from Alberta, Canada.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though it caught the attention of auroral photographers recently, some evidence suggests that STEVE observations may have been recorded as early as 1705. But at that time, no one knew what exactly it was.</p>

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<p>The first accurate determination of the nature of the phenomenon was not made until after members of a Facebook group, Alberta Aurora Chasers, named it, attributed it to a proton aurora, and began calling it a "proton arc".</p>

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<p>As of March 2018, the STEVE phenomenon has been observed in the United Kingdom, Canada, Alaska, the northern US States, Australia and New Zealand. It appears as a very narrow arc extending for hundreds or thousands of miles, aligned east-west. It generally lasts for 20 minutes to an hour. In March 2018, STEVE phenomena was spotted in the presence of an aurora.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A meeting of aurora enthusiasts in a small Canadian pub was the turning point in their quest to understand STEVE. It was here, where the phenomenon was named Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement or STEVE.</p>

<p>While STEVE is only spotted in the presence of an aurora, it is not a normal aurora as scientists suggest it comprises a fast-moving stream of extremely hot particles called a sub-auroral ion drift or SAID.</p>

<h2><strong>Where and how to see STEVE?</strong></h2>

<p>Earth is entering a period of enhanced solar activity, or solar maximum, which occurs every 11 years. During this time, spectators can expect more visible light shows in the sky and a chance to witness a STEVE at low latitudes.</p>

<p>STEVE is best seen through the lens of a camera. However, to the naked eye, it can appear as nothing more than what looks like a faint contrail from an aeroplane streaking across the sky and hence can be easily overlooked. They are typically seen between evening and midnight.&nbsp;</p>

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We humans often think we know what nature is and put it into scientific calculations and poetic stanzas. But nature always surprises us with its intractability and that’s the beauty of it.

We humans often think we know what nature is and put it into scientific calculations and poetic stanzas. But nature always surprises us with its intractability and that’s the beauty of it. Such is the case with green and purple lights spotted in the northern skies which everyone assumed to be auroras, the bright colours that adorn the skies when solar storms hit the Earth's atmosphere. But what if we tell you that these green and purple lights were a completely different phenomenon? The purple and green ribbons of light in the sky hovering over the horizon in the Northern Hemisphere are not auroras, but STEVE or Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement. Also Read | One man infects 5 women with rare eye syphilis following sexual intercourse This rare atmospheric phenomenon has caused a lot of buzz this year, as more and more people spotted Steve in areas it does not usually appear, such as parts of the United Kingdom. What is the STEVE phenomenon? STEVE is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that appears as a purple and green light ribbon in the sky. It was named in recent years in 2016 by aurora watchers and enthusiasts from Alberta, Canada. Though it caught the attention of auroral photographers recently, some evidence suggests that STEVE observations may have been recorded as early as 1705. But at that time, no one knew what exactly it was. Also Read | Explained | World’s 1st transatlantic flight using 100% green fuels takes off. All you need to know The first accurate determination of the nature of the phenomenon was not made until after members of a Facebook group, Alberta Aurora Chasers, named it, attributed it to a proton aurora, and began calling it a "proton arc". Seen STEVE? Glowing in purple & green colors, a new celestial phenomenon, known as STEVE, is caused by charged particles from the Sun colliding with Earth's magnetic field. Discover how you can help us study these dancing lights by sending your pictures: https://t.co/x10MUkf4tn pic.twitter.com/mcGT9CdUtJ — NASA (@NASA) March 18, 2018 × As of March 2018, the STEVE phenomenon has been observed in the United Kingdom, Canada, Alaska, the northern US States, Australia and New Zealand. It appears as a very narrow arc extending for hundreds or thousands of miles, aligned east-west. It generally lasts for 20 minutes to an hour. In March 2018, STEVE phenomena was spotted in the presence of an aurora. Also Read | NASA shares image of 'Hidden galaxy' which is 11 million light-years away from Earth A meeting of aurora enthusiasts in a small Canadian pub was the turning point in their quest to understand STEVE. It was here, where the phenomenon was named Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement or STEVE. While STEVE is only spotted in the presence of an aurora, it is not a normal aurora as scientists suggest it comprises a fast-moving stream of extremely hot particles called a sub-auroral ion drift or SAID. Where and how to see STEVE? Earth is entering a period of enhanced solar activity, or solar maximum, which occurs every 11 years. During this time, spectators can expect more visible light shows in the sky and a chance to witness a STEVE at low latitudes. STEVE is best seen through the lens of a camera. However, to the naked eye, it can appear as nothing more than what looks like a faint contrail from an aeroplane streaking across the sky and hence can be easily overlooked. They are typically seen between evening and midnight. (With inputs from agencies)

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