Neon Green Meteor Streaks Past Erupting Mount Mayon in Epic Video

Imagine a scene straight out of a big-budget sci-fi movie. On a quiet Sunday evening in the Philippines, nature put on a show that felt like the end of the world—in the most beautiful way possible. A bright neon green meteor streaked across the sky, passing right by the glowing, erupting Mount Mayon volcano.

The incredible moment happened around 10:33 pm local time on May 25. While the volcano was busy oozing fiery orange lava down its slopes, a fireball suddenly burst through the atmosphere. The Philippine Space Agency confirmed that the meteor, or fireball, was visually striking as it burned up high above the earth.

The timing couldn't have been more perfect. Two different livestreams that were monitoring the volcano’s activity captured the event. One video, which has since gone viral, shows the stark contrast between the bright green streak of the meteor and the deep orange glow of the volcanic magma. It looked almost unreal, leading many on social media to joke about alien arrivals.

Another video from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology captured the event in black and white. Even without the color, the flash of the meteor was unmistakable as it 'photo-bombed' one of the most active volcanoes in the country. Scientists explained that most meteors burn up before hitting the ground, turning into shooting stars, but this one was particularly bright and well-timed.

Witnesses online have been calling the footage spectacular and dramatic. It’s a rare occurrence to see two of nature’s most powerful forces—cosmic and terrestrial—interact in a single frame. While the eerie green light only lasted a second, the footage of this double-spectacle is something people will be talking about for a long time.

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