Bright Fireball Lights Up Japan's Sky

Friday, 22 August, 2025101 words2 minutes
On August 19, 2025, people in southern Japan saw a bright light in the night sky. The light looked like a ball of fire falling from the sky. It was seen in many parts of Kyushu and Shikoku.
Experts say this light was a meteor, also called a shooting star. It was very bright and lit up the sky for a short time. Many people took videos of the meteor and shared them online. Some people said it was as bright as daytime for a moment. This kind of event is rare to see and made many people excited and surprised.
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Bright Fireball Lights Up Japan's Sky
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  • meteor
  • rare
  • excited

Quiz

  1. 1. What did people see in the night sky?