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RECAP: Fireball Illuminates Nights Sky Across Western Japan

A fireball was spotted across western Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, briefly illuminating the sky and surprising residents. Authorities said observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 p.m., when the light was seen.

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Japan: Huge Fireball – Possible Meteorite Lit Up Night Skies 5

A fireball was spotted across western Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, streaming down the night sky and possibly representing a meteorite. Authorities said that observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 PM, when the light was spotted.

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Apparent fireball reported in Japan

Photo taken by an unmanned fixed-point camera at 11:08 p.m. on Aug. 19, 2025, shows the Sakurajima volcano in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima. Many people in western and southwestern Japan reported on social media seeing what appeared to be a fireball on the night of Aug. 19.

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Apparent fireball reported in Japan

Photo taken by a fixed-point infrared camera at 11:08 p.m. on Aug. 19, 2025, shows what appeared to be a fireball in Nachikatsuura in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama. Many people in western and southwestern Japan reported on social media seeing such a phenomenon on the night of Aug. 19.

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Apparent fireball reported in Japan

Photo taken by an unmanned fixed-point camera at 11:08 p.m. on Aug. 19, 2025, shows the Sakurajima volcano in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima. Many people in western and southwestern Japan reported on social media seeing what appeared to be a fireball on the night of Aug. 19.

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Japan: Huge Fireball – Possible Meteorite Lit Up Night Skies 3

A fireball was spotted across western Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, streaming down the night sky and possibly representing a meteorite. Authorities said that observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 PM, when the light was spotted.

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Japan: Huge Fireball – Possible Meteorite Lit Up Night Skies 4

A fireball was spotted across western Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, streaming down the night sky and possibly representing a meteorite. Authorities said that observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 PM, when the light was spotted.

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Japan: Huge Fireball – Possible Meteorite Lit Up Night Skies 2

A fireball was spotted across western Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, streaming down the night sky and possibly representing a meteorite. Authorities said that observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 PM, when the light was spotted.

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Japan: Huge Fireball – Possible Meteorite Lit Up Night Skies

A fireball was spotted across Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, streaming down the night sky and possibly representing a meteorite. Authorities said that observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 PM, when the light was spotted.

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Spain: Meteor-Like Fireball From Chinese Rocket Seen Over Southeast Region

A Chinese Jielong-3 rocket, launched on Friday, August 8, disintegrated on Sunday night over southeast Spain, leaving a large fireball. The streak of light was reportedly seen across various parts of Andalusia, Murcia, the Valencian Community, and the Balearic Islands.

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UK: Meteor Lights Up Scotland’s Night Sky 3

A bright meteor lit up Scotland's night sky early on Thursday, July 3. It was seen across multiple regions, followed by a glowing orange streak.

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UK: Meteor Lights Up Scotland’s Night Sky 2

A bright meteor lit up Scotland's night sky early on Thursday, July 3. It was seen across multiple regions, followed by a glowing orange streak.

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UK: Meteor Lights Up Scotland’s Night Sky

A bright meteor lit up Scotland's night sky early on Thursday, July 3. It was seen across multiple regions, followed by a glowing orange streak.

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China: Stunning Fireball Meteor Lights Up Sky Over Maoming, Guangdong

This is the unexpected moment that a resident witnessed a rare celestial event as a brilliant fireball meteor streaked across the sky, momentarily lighting up the area as if it had been daytime. On May 28, 2025, at approximately 9:33 PM local time, in Maoming, Guangdong, the dashcam footage captured a sudden flash of light in the sky. The video showed the night sky abruptly lit up, accompanied by a loud bang, as a fireball meteor tore through the atmosphere. The Maoming Emergency Management Bureau confirmed that the event had not been caused by lightning and advised residents not to panic, as no accidents or injuries had been reported. The video ended with the fireball fading from view, and the night sky returning to darkness.

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China: Giant Fireball Lights Up Night Sky as Suspected Meteor Falls in Guangdong

This is the rare moment that a suspected meteor streaked across the sky in Guangdong, dazzling local residents as a massive fireball suddenly lit up the darkness like daylight. On May 28, 2025, in Yangjiang, Guangdong, a loud boom was heard as a brilliant fireball, resembling a giant rock, tore through the sky and exploded in a bright flash, captured on dashcam.　The sudden blaze turned the entire night sky into near-daylight for a few seconds, and onlookers were left stunned. Experts explained that such fireballs occur when a meteoroid enters Earth’s atmosphere and burns up due to friction, creating a bright meteor. If parts of the object survived the fiery descent and reached the ground, they were classified as meteorites. The video ended with the sky gradually fading back into darkness as the fireball disappeared from view.

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US: Fiery Streak Spotted in California as Dragon Spacecraft Reenters Atmosphere 3

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft was spotted in the night sky across California as it re-entered Earth's atmosphere on Saturday, May 24. A sonic boom was also reported in Southern California.

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US: Fiery Streak Spotted in California as Dragon Spacecraft Reenters Atmosphere 4

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft was spotted in the night sky across California as it re-entered Earth's atmosphere on Saturday, May 24. A sonic boom was also reported in Southern California.

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US: Fiery Streak Spotted in California as Dragon Spacecraft Reenters Atmosphere 2

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft was spotted in the night sky across California as it re-entered Earth's atmosphere on Saturday, May 24. A sonic boom was also reported in Southern California.

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US: Fiery Streak Spotted in California as Dragon Spacecraft Reenters Atmosphere

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft was spotted in the night sky across California a it reentered Earth's atmosphere on Saturday, May 24. A sonic boom was also reported in Southern California.

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US: Fireball, Possible Space Debris Streaks Over California Sky 3

A fire ball was spotted streaking across the sky over California on Monday night, March 24. The American Meteor Society said it was likely debris from the SpaceX Dragon mission that launched last September.

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US: Fireball, Possible Space Debris Streaks Over California Sky

A fire ball was spotted streaking across the sky over California on Monday night, March 24. The American Meteor Society said it was likely debris from the SpaceX Dragon mission that launched last September.

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Chile: Meteor Spotted Streaking Over Viña Del Mar

A camera captured what appeared to be a meteor streaking across the night sky over Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, early on Monday, February 10.

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Dominican Republic: Green Fireball Illuminates Night Sky

A green fireball was spotted illuminating the night sky over the Dominican Republic on Saturday, January 25. Reports indicate that the same fireball was also observed in Puerto Rico.

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US: Fireball Spotted Streaking Across Southwest Night Skies

A mysterious light was spotted streaking across the night sky over the Southwest U.S. on Saturday, November 9. The source of the light was one of the Starlink satellites, which are designed to break up in the sky, according to reports.

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Philippines: Asteroid Spotted Burning Up In Sky 3

A small asteroid that entered Earth's atmosphere was spotted burning up in the sky over northern Philippines early Thursday, September 5 creating a massive fireball. The asteroid named "2024 RW1" was discovered by NASA’s Catalina Sky Survey observatory in Arizona on Wednesday.

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Philippines: Asteroid Spotted Burning Up In Sky 2

A small asteroid that entered Earth's atmosphere was spotted burning up in the sky over northern Philippines early Thursday, September 5 creating a massive fireball. The asteroid named "2024 RW1" was discovered by NASA’s Catalina Sky Survey observatory in Arizona on Wednesday.

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Philippines: Asteroid Spotted Burning Up In Sky

A small asteroid that entered Earth's atmosphere was spotted burning up in the sky over northern Philippines early Thursday, September 5 creating a massive fireball. The asteroid named "2024 RW1" was discovered by NASA’s Catalina Sky Survey observatory in Arizona on Wednesday.

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Japan: Fireball Lights Up Skies Over Kyushu Region 2

A fireball was spotted across Kyushu, southern Japan Sunday evening, August 11.

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Japan: Bright Fireball Streaks Across Night Sky Over Kawasaki

A fireball was captured on camera early Monday, August 12 in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo.

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US: Fiery Re-Entry Of Suspected Space Debris Witnessed Over California 2

Skygazers in California witnessed a fiery object re-entering from space and breaking up as it streaks across the sky on early Tuesday, April 2. Witnesses saw the object around 1:30 a.m. and many suspected it had something to do with the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch the previous evening. Some on social media said that it may be from the Chinese Shenzhou 15 Orbital Module that was predicted to re-enter near Los Angeles at 01:45 local time.

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US: Fiery Re-Entry Of Suspected Space Debris Witnessed Over California

Skygazers in California witnessed a fiery object re-entering from space and breaking up as it streaks across the sky on early Tuesday, April 2. Witnesses saw the object around 1:30 a.m. and many suspected it had something to do with the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch the previous evening. Some on social media said that it may be from the Chinese Shenzhou 15 Orbital Module that was predicted to re-enter near Los Angeles at 01:45 local time. This is a developing story.

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US: Bright Fireball Spotted In D.C. Area

A security camera in Virginia captured a fireball streaking across the sky on Wednesday, February 21. The phenomenon was witnessed in other states and regions such as Maryland, Washington, D.C., and New York.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240203) -- BEIJING, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters work at the site of a fire resulting from a gas explosion in the Embakasi neighborhood in Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 2, 2024. At least two people were killed and 222 others injured in an inferno resulting from a gas explosion in the capital of Kenya here, an official confirmed on Friday morning. Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura said the fire, which started at around 11:30 p.m. Thursday local time (2030 GMT), was caused by a truck loaded with gas cylinders that exploded, igniting a huge fireball that spread to a warehouse and a neighborhood nearby. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

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3 dead, 222 injured in gas explosion in Kenya's capital

STORY: 3 dead, 222 injured in gas explosion in Kenya's capital SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 2, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:17 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fire scene 2. various of the aftermath of fire scene 3. various of Kenya's deputy president inspecting the scene 4. SOUNDBITE (English): DOUGLAS KANJA, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Kenya 5. various of the rescue efforts STORYLINE: At least three people were killed and 222 others injured in a gas explosion in Nairobi, Kenya, an official confirmed on Friday morning. Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura said the fire, which started at around 11:30 p.m. Thursday local time (2030 GMT), was caused by a truck loaded with gas cylinders that exploded, igniting a huge fireball that spread to a warehouse and a neighborhood nearby. A flying gas cylinder hit a garments and textiles warehouse, burning it down, Mwaura said in a statement. He said the fire also damaged several vehicles and commercial properties, in

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KENYA-NAIROBI-GAS EXPLOSION

(240202) -- NAIROBI, Feb. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters work at the site of a fire resulting from a gas explosion in the Embakasi neighborhood in Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 2, 2024. At least two people were killed and 222 others injured in an inferno resulting from a gas explosion in the capital of Kenya here, an official confirmed on Friday morning. Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura said the fire, which started at around 11:30 p.m. Thursday local time (2030 GMT), was caused by a truck loaded with gas cylinders that exploded, igniting a huge fireball that spread to a warehouse and a neighborhood nearby. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-GAS EXPLOSION

(240202) -- NAIROBI, Feb. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 2, 2024 shows the site of a fire resulting from a gas explosion in the Embakasi neighborhood in Nairobi, Kenya. At least two people were killed and 222 others injured in an inferno resulting from a gas explosion in the capital of Kenya here, an official confirmed on Friday morning. Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura said the fire, which started at around 11:30 p.m. Thursday local time (2030 GMT), was caused by a truck loaded with gas cylinders that exploded, igniting a huge fireball that spread to a warehouse and a neighborhood nearby. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-GAS EXPLOSION

(240202) -- NAIROBI, Feb. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A firefighter works at the site of a fire resulting from a gas explosion in the Embakasi neighborhood in Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 2, 2024. At least two people were killed and 222 others injured in an inferno resulting from a gas explosion in the capital of Kenya here, an official confirmed on Friday morning. Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura said the fire, which started at around 11:30 p.m. Thursday local time (2030 GMT), was caused by a truck loaded with gas cylinders that exploded, igniting a huge fireball that spread to a warehouse and a neighborhood nearby. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINESE ARTIST-CAI GUOQIANG-EXHIBITION

(230629) -- TOKYO, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit an exhibition of Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang at the National Art Center Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan, June 29, 2023. The exhibition, titled "Ramble in the Cosmos-From Primeval Fireball Onward," opened here Thursday and will last until Aug. 21. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINESE ARTIST-CAI GUOQIANG-EXHIBITION

(230629) -- TOKYO, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A person visits an exhibition of Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang at the National Art Center Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan, June 29, 2023. The exhibition, titled "Ramble in the Cosmos-From Primeval Fireball Onward," opened here Thursday and will last until Aug. 21. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINESE ARTIST-CAI GUOQIANG-EXHIBITION

(230629) -- TOKYO, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit an exhibition of Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang at the National Art Center Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan, June 29, 2023. The exhibition, titled "Ramble in the Cosmos-From Primeval Fireball Onward," opened here Thursday and will last until Aug. 21. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINESE ARTIST-CAI GUOQIANG-EXHIBITION

(230629) -- TOKYO, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A person visits an exhibition of Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang at the National Art Center Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan, June 29, 2023. The exhibition, titled "Ramble in the Cosmos-From Primeval Fireball Onward," opened here Thursday and will last until Aug. 21. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINESE ARTIST-CAI GUOQIANG-EXHIBITION

(230629) -- TOKYO, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A person visits an exhibition of Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang at the National Art Center Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan, June 29, 2023. The exhibition, titled "Ramble in the Cosmos-From Primeval Fireball Onward," opened here Thursday and will last until Aug. 21. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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Fireball Xl5 - film (1962)

Fireball Xl5 Film: Fireball Xl5 (1965) Director: Gerry Anderson 28 October 1962 Date: 28-Oct-62

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Fireball 500 - film (1966)

Fabian Characters: Leander Film: Fireball 500 (1969) Director: William Asher 15 March 1966 Date: 15-Mar-66

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Secret Agent Fireball - film (1965)

Richard Harrison Characters: Robert Fleming Film: Secret Agent Fireball (1960) Director: Luciano Martino 01 April 1965 Date: 01-Apr-65

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Fireball 500 - film (1966)

Annette Funicello Characters: Jane Film: Fireball 500 (1968) Director: William Asher 15 March 1966 Fireball 500 (Fireball 500, USA 1966, Regie: William Asher) Annette Funicello / Auto, Frau sitzt auf Motorhaube, dt. Titel auch: 'Morgen holt euch der Teufel' /------- WICHTIG: Nutzung nur redaktionell mit Filmtitelnennung bzw. Berichterstattung ｸber diesen Film. Buch- und Kalendernutzungen nur nach Absprache. --- IMPORTANT: To be used solely for editorial coverage of this specific motion picture/tv programm Date: 15-Mar-66

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FIREBALL XL5

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FIREBALL XL5

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What are they doing on a gold fireball?

This April 20 photo shows two workers cleaning the surface of a 44 meter-long gold-painted object sitting atop the headquarters building of Asahi Breweries Ltd. in Tokyo. The object, which has become a well-known landmark by Sumida River, was designed by a French artist.