Brilliant-green fireball meteor explodes over erupting volcano in the Philippines
A brilliant-green fireball meteor exploded over Mount Mayon in the Philippines during its ongoing eruption. Initial reports incorrectly suggested that the meteor struck the volcano, but experts later clarified that it disintegrated in the atmosphere. The event was captured in stunning videos showing the meteor's flash against the backdrop of the erupting volcano.
- ▪The fireball meteor was spotted above Mount Mayon at 10:33 p.m. local time on May 25.
- ▪Two livestreams monitoring the volcano captured the bright flash of the meteor.
- ▪Experts confirmed that the meteor did not hit the volcano but disintegrated while in the atmosphere.
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Space Astronomy Meteoroids Brilliant-green fireball meteor explodes over erupting volcano in the Philippines Multiple videos show a rare "fireball" meteor breaking apart with a flash of emerald light over the erupting Mount Mayon. Initial reports suggested that the falling space rock hit the volcano, but this was untrue. By Harry Baker published 26 May 2026 in News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A rare fireball meteor exploded above Mount Mayon in the central Philippines as the erupting volcano spouted out a river of red-hot lava on Sunday evening (May 25).
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