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Likely Bolide Lights Up Delhi-NCR Sky in Overnight Display

Experts say the brief flash was probably a meteor that burned up high in the atmosphere with no confirmed impact.

Overview

  • Around 1:20 a.m. local time, a bright streak crossed the sky over Delhi-NCR and was seen from Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and even Aligarh.
  • Eyewitness videos captured a fiery trail that appeared to fragment into smaller glowing pieces within seconds.
  • Astronomy specialists described the phenomenon as a likely bolide, a meteor that breaks apart due to heat and friction during atmospheric entry.
  • Authorities have reported no impacts or damage, consistent with most meteors disintegrating before reaching the ground.
  • Some residents mentioned a faint rumble and others speculated about re-entry debris, but neither report has been confirmed.