Once in a lifetime shot! Emerald Meteor Streaks across the Pleiades [OC]

We were extremely fortunate to Capture this image in AL Ula’s pristine night skies, This rare meteor flashed green as it passed directly in front of the Pleiades star cluster.

This was taken during an astrophotography session in the Arabian Gulf’s first certified Dark Sky Reserve.

Credit: Eissa Aljassmi & Yousif AlQassimi

Date: 30/07/2025

Location: Saudi Arabia – Al-Ula – Algharameel Natural Reserve

Mount: Skywatcher Adventurer GTI

Camera: Nikon Z6 – Astro Modified

Lens: Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8

Processed with: Pixinsight

Insta: @eaqj