Bright Fireball Lights Up Japan's Sky

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.