Canberra's skies lit up with what most are speculating was a meteor last night.
Stunning Meteor Sighting in Canberra
Footage posted to social media on Thursday evening, May 21, shows a bright light appear in the sky before falling past the horizon. The event was also captured in the livestream of a Capital Football game as commentators focused on the match.
One user on X (formerly Twitter) described it as a 'massive meteorite'. 'Massive meteorite seen in Canberra,' @ Harrison_23 posted. 'Sightings in Sydney too and I'm sure elsewhere. Huge!!!'
The suspected meteor was widely reported across the region, with many residents sharing their own videos and photos of the spectacle. The Australian meteor society has not yet confirmed the event, but experts suggest it was likely a meteor burning up in the atmosphere.
This event follows a series of similar sightings across Australia in recent months, highlighting the country's status as a hotspot for meteor observations. The bright flash and long tail were visible for several seconds before disappearing over the horizon.
If you captured footage of the meteor, you can share it with local news outlets. The Canberra Times encourages readers to send in their photos and videos for potential publication.
