Bright green fireball lights up Wellington sky, offering insights into space debris

A bright green fireball lit up the skies over Wellington, New Zealand, on Friday night. Scientists say it was likely a bolide ...

Watch: Moment bright light trail streaks across New Zealand skyline

A bright streak of light was captured over New Zealand's capital city Wellington on 30 January. The footage shows the streak ...

Meteor or something else? New Zealand’s night sky stuns residents as mysterious bright streak goes viral

A bright streak of light briefly crossed the night sky above Wellington, New Zealand, on 30 January, catching the attention of residents and online viewers alike. The moment was captured by a fixed ...
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Night sky, February 2026: What you can see tonight [maps]

Find out what's up in your night sky during February 2026 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

Night Sky Lit Up by Bright Fireball in Auckland

A large fireball tore through the atmosphere over swathes of New Zealand’s North Island during the early hours of Thursday ...