US: Bright Perseid Fireball Streaks Across Night Sky Over Washington Highway.

Seattle, United States - August 15, 2026 A bright Perseid meteor fireball streaked across the night sky during a drive from Olympia to Seattle, leaving a long, glowing tail as it passed through the atmosphere. The Perseid meteor shower occurs every August as Earth passes through debris left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle. The meteors are known for producing bright fireballs and can sometimes appear in vivid colors as they burn up in the atmosphere. Video credit: @bighungry2x