when viewing a meteorite in the sky, what colors can you see?

Subject: when viewing a meteorite in the sky, what colors can you see?

Date: Thu Jul 6 19:07:55 2000
Posted by J.R. Chase
Grade level: School: Franklin Pierce College Graduate
City: Hollis State/Province: NH Country: USA
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 962924875.As

Message:


2 years ago a blue flash came down in front of my car ending in a white 
puff as it was ready to hit the ground.  1 year ago i saw a emerald green 
streak go across the sky.  is there any explanation of why these colors?

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