Karachi Witnesses Spectacular Meteor Shower
This event brought a rare moment of awe and wonder to Karachi's residents, with many describing it as a "once-in-a-lifetime" sight.
Karachi residents were treated to a breathtaking celestial display as a meteor shower illuminated the night sky, leaving vibrant trails of light across various parts of the city.
The meteor was spotted on Monday around 2:43 AM local time, with some reports describing it as a bright green streak followed by a loud impact.
The meteors were visible in areas such as Nazimabad, North Nazimabad, Orangi Town, and surrounding neighbourhoods,
Videos of the meteor sightings quickly went viral on social media platforms, with many residents capturing the moment on their mobile phones,
Astronomers explain that meteors are fragments of asteroids that enter Earth’s atmosphere, producing a fiery glow due to friction with atmospheric gases.
Meteors are commonly referred to as “shooting stars” and are part of a natural celestial phenomenon where they burn up in the atmosphere before reaching the ground.
This event brought a rare moment of awe and wonder to Karachi’s residents, with many describing it as a “once-in-a-lifetime” sight.
