Key Facts
• On June 21, reports of a fireball emerged on social media in Fukuoka.
• Sightings occurred around 8:00 PM, described as a bright fireball.
• Fireballs are exceptionally bright meteors visible in the night sky.
• At 7:50 PM, Fukuoka Airport’s camera captured a bluish-white light.
• The light moved diagonally from north to northeast across the sky.
Summary
On the evening of June 21, numerous social media users in Fukuoka Prefecture reported witnessing a fireball, a particularly bright meteor. The sightings were noted around 8:00 PM, with some users commenting on its unusual appearance during the summer solstice. Fukuoka Airport’s surveillance camera confirmed the phenomenon, capturing a bluish-white light streaking diagonally across the sky from north to northeast at approximately 7:50 PM. This rare celestial event drew significant attention online.
