MANILA, Philippines — A video showing a bright object streaking across the night sky has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread speculation about its origin. The footage, shared widely over the past few days, shows a luminous trail moving rapidly before fading.
Many viewers initially assumed it was a meteor or shooting star, but others suggested it could be space debris or a satellite re-entering Earth's atmosphere. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the object was likely a meteor, though they noted that without additional data, a definitive identification is not possible.
Astronomers emphasize that such events are not uncommon, with thousands of meteors entering Earth's atmosphere daily. However, the viral nature of the video has amplified public curiosity. No reports of damage or impact have been received.
