Alicante, Spain – A dramatic double fireball from the Delta Cancrid meteor shower lit up the Spanish sky on February 9, 2026, at 22:38:30 UTC (23:38 CET).

The event was caused by a fragmented meteoroid entering Earth’s atmosphere. Observers recorded the fiery fragments streaking across the night sky from multiple locations.

The larger fragment traveled farther, leaving a long ionized trail before the meteoroid fully ablated and the luminous phase ended.

This rare display offered a spectacular view for skywatchers across the region, showcasing the intensity and visibility of the Delta Cancrid meteor shower this year.

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