Fireball Lights Up Western Australia: Meteor Shower Amazes Skywatchers

A meteor streaked across the Western Australian sky on May 12, 2025, leaving many captivated. Witnesses from Perth to the central Wheatbelt described a "fireball" tearing through the early morning sky. One prospector in Kalgoorlie exclaimed, "What a sight!" The Perth Observatory confirmed the object was a small meteor burning up in the atmosphere, traveling at speeds between 16 and 60 kilometers per second. This speed creates friction, melting the outer layer and creating the bright green and orange glow seen in the videos. The event serves as a reminder of the awe-inspiring phenomena that occur in our universe.