The people of Japan were stunned after an amazing meteor’s fireball shot across the night sky. It lasted for a few seconds, making darkness turn into light. The stunning display, which was seen in the late hours of late at night, illuminated whole areas and was recorded on camera by amazed viewers.
Witnesses witnessed a flash of light and a trail of glowing pieces of matter that swept through the air. The dazzling brightness that the meteor produced was intense that it was able to illuminate cityscapes, rooftops as well as quiet areas in rural areas and created a bizarre scene.
The phenomenon occurred due to a huge meteoroid crashing into Earth’s atmosphere at massive velocity. The moment it exploded and slowed down, it produced an intense explosion visible for huge distances. Although it was quite shocking in its intensity there was no injury or damage was reported.
Japan has witnessed a variety of noteworthy meteors over the past few time, but experts say this one was the most striking. The internet was flooded by pictures as well as videos, with many saying it was a unique moment.
Astronomers have noted that these fireballs are not common, but are a powerful reminder of the ongoing interactions between Earth and cosmic debris. In Japan However, for many it was the science that was secondary to the marvel of watching night turn to day in a flash.
