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Fireball over Thailand: Meteor sensation causes a stir!
On October 26, 2025, a fireball lit up the night sky over Thailand, presumably a bolide from the Orionid meteorite.
Fireball over Thailand: Meteor sensation causes a stir!
In the early morning hours of October 26, 2025, people in central and eastern Thailand were able to experience a fascinating natural spectacle. At about 12:28 a.m., an impressive “ball of fire” flashed across the sky, accompanied by a loud noise that amazed many. Fortunately, no damage or danger was reported, adding to the joy of this unusual event. How Thairath reported, numerous photos and videos were taken and shared on social media.
Experts suspect that this celestial spectacle is an explosive meteor or bolide, which may be related to the annual Orionid meteorites. These meteorites, which are active between October 2nd and November 7th, have maximum visibility, which was particularly expected this year on the night of October 21st to 22nd. During this time, up to 20 meteorites per hour can be seen in the sky, an experience that many do not want to miss.
Orionids and their impressive origins
The Orionids, a meteor shower originating from Halley's Comet (1P/Halley), attract many star lovers every year. As Earth passes through the comet's orbit, dust and small objects enter the atmosphere and appear as glowing meteors. How Thai PBS explains, an average fall rate of about 20 meteors per hour is predicted for the year 2025, with best visibility recommended after midnight when Orion is high in the sky.
The Orionids' activity peak is during the night of October 21st to the morning of October 22nd, 2025, and the time after midnight is particularly ideal for observation. Dark places, far from urban light pollution, offer the best conditions to enjoy the impressive lights in the sky. If you look at the constellation Orion, you can see the meteorites that appear to come from the northeast and move towards Venus.
Insights into the universe
Another interesting aspect is that the fireball that was observed on October 26th is not recorded in the Near-Earth Objects (NEO) database. According to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), numerous near-Earth asteroids are known around the world, but fortunately the larger objects have been discovered and their orbits accurately calculated. Technological developments help significantly in identifying smaller objects near Earth in order to identify potential risks at an early stage. At a time when of the over 39,000 near-Earth asteroids discovered, only 11,466 are larger than 140 meters, this is a remarkable achievement.
The Orionids offer an exciting view of the universe and invite everyone interested to prepare for the next shooting star night. Whether you're an amateur astronomer or simply a nature lover - the night sky has something to offer for everyone. So keep your eyes open, especially as these special phenomena are always worth a look!