New Delhi: On Friday night, a rare heavenly sight illuminated the skies of Delhi-NCR, and the people were amazed. The sky was filled with a bright meteor, which burst apart in the middle of the sky, leaving many talking of a shooting star explosion. The blinding view was visible in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and even in Aligarh; the city created an atmosphere of excitement and a deluge of videos on social media.
The smoke trail struck the sky for only a few seconds but had enough light to light up the lights in the city. Witnesses were of one of the brightest meteors they had ever observed, and there was a rumbling, some of whom testified to a rumbling, heard after the flash. Authorities verified that there was no threat because most of the meteors break up before landing on the surface.
Just witnessed this incredible fire streak in the night sky
Looks like a meteor or maybe part of a rocket burning up in the atmosphere nature’s own light show from my rooftop.
Did anyone else spot it too?#noida #delhi #Meteor #NightSky @isro @NASA pic.twitter.com/tQYs27WWrC— Ujjwal Yadav (@ujjwal1710) September 19, 2025
What caused the bright flash?
Astronomy experts described that it was probably a bolide, a form of meteor that shatters into pieces upon entering the atmosphere of Earth. This occurs due to high friction and heat. Although meteors are not rare, such a bright and huge meteor that can be seen by millions is considered to be rare.
Was there any risk to people?
Scientists remarked that there would be no harm; the meteor would fry up and do nothing as it hit the surface. The pieces, which came out after the blast, were inoffensive. Those who were present at the time told about it as a lifetime experience, and photos and videos were spread all over the Internet.
Why now?
The American Meteor Society reports that smaller meteor showers are typically active in the month of September. Nevertheless, the meteors in the form of fireballs may occur at any time, not necessarily during a forecasted shower. The flashing and fragmentation that is above Delhi indicates that a large rock in space was hurled into the atmosphere and was blazing fireworks.
What exactly is a meteor?
A meteor refers to a space rock or particle that travels at high velocity in the atmosphere of the earth. To achieve this, it heats up and becomes glowing as a result of friction with the air, which creates a bright streak of light otherwise known as a shooting star. The majority of the meteors heat up and evaporate while on their way to the ground, and those meteors that manage to survive are called meteorites.