Fireball Meteor Lights Up Night Sky Over Maoming, China

A bright fireball meteor illuminated the night sky over Maoming, China, on May 28, 2025, around 9:30 PM. The event, captured on multiple security cameras, showed the meteor's dazzling brightness, startling both people and animals. "Meteors are common," explained Jennifer Gray, a meteorologist, "but this fireball was exceptionally large and bright." The meteor's passage created a loud boom, according to eyewitness accounts. Authorities believe the meteor likely landed in the South China Sea. The event serves as a reminder of the awe-inspiring power of nature and the unpredictable wonders of the cosmos.