Fireball streak

A BRILLIANT fireball streaked across much of Andalucia on Thursday, March 2 around 10.39pm.

It was especially visible in the provinces of Almeria, Granada and Jaen, but due to its luminosity it could be seen from more than 600 kilometres away from these provinces, so many people echoed the phenomenon on social networks when they were able to see it.

Jose Maria Madiedo, researcher at the Astrophysics Institute in Andalucia (IAACSIC), confirmed that the rock

“She believed she could, so she did”

which caused this phenomenon came from an asteroid and entered our atmosphere at a speed of about 97,000 kilometres per hour.

Before being extinguished, the fireball travelled a total distance of about 93kms.

Time travel

HUÉRCAL-OVERA was transported back to the Baroque period, around the 17th-18th century last weekend with a bustling marketplace from the past, complete with historical recreations and a variety of activities for visitors.

During the two-day fair which began on Saturday, March 4, more than 60 stallholders offered a range of historical culinary treats, artisan handicrafts and musical entertainment, while animal keepers demonstrated their skills and knowledge of the period. Visitors could also participate in workshops on topics such as the historical uses of salt and painting. Children had their own games and workshops to enjoy, with activities designed to educate and entertain.

One of the most impressive aspects of the event was the historical recreations that brought the Baroque period to life. Actors dressed in period clothing added to the atmosphere, with their bustling activity and lively conversations creating an authentic feel.

The Baroque period in the Almeria region was a time of artistic and cultural flourishing. During the period, Almeria experienced significant growth and expansion, and many of the city’s most notable buildings and structures were built in the Baroque style.