Spectacular Moment Meteor Explodes Behind Erupting Volcano Caught on Camera
A meteor was captured on camera exploding behind an erupting volcano in the Philippines, creating stunning visuals. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology confirmed that the meteor disintegrated in the atmosphere and did not strike the volcano. This event highlights the frequency of meteors entering Earth's atmosphere, most of which burn up before reaching the ground.
- ▪A green fireball was filmed illuminating the erupting Mayon Volcano in the Philippines.
- ▪The meteor disintegrated in the atmosphere and did not hit the volcano's slopes.
- ▪The event was recorded by the Lignon Hill Camera around 10:30 PM on May 25.
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Spectacular Moment Meteor Explodes Behind Erupting Volcano Caught on Camera May 27, 2026 Matt Growcoot A green fireball that came from space was captured on camera, briefly illuminating an erupting volcano in the Philippines — making for spectacular footage. freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop", slotId: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile", slotId: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile" }); The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) says its Lignon Hill Camera in Legazpi City captured the meteor around 10.30 P.M. on Monday (May 25). The dazzling fireball appears about eight seconds into the above video.
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