Bright object seen across western Japan
Residents of western Japan witnessed a rare sight on Tuesday night when a sudden flash lit up the sky for a few seconds, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports, citing Kyodo News.
At 11:08 p.m. local time, a Kyodo News livestream camera near the Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima Prefecture captured the moment a glowing object streaked across the sky, briefly turning night into daylight.
According to the Kagoshima Meteorological Office, the phenomenon was most likely a bright fireball or meteorite. The flash lasted around four seconds and was visible across several regions, including Kinki, Kyushu, and Shikoku.
Local authorities and police said there were no reports of damage or injuries related to the incident.
Earlier, Kazinform News Agency reported that Astana residents had observed unidentified objects in the sky today.