A Blazing Fireball between the Orion Nebula and Rigel . ... A few days ago, a bright fireball was photographed from the Alps mountain range in Switzerland as it blazed across the sky. The fireball, likely from the Taurids meteor shower, was notable not only for how bright it was, but for the rare orange light it created that lingered for several minutes. Initially, the orange glow made it seem like the meteor trail was on fire. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...