Jun 28, 2025
Dashcam captures meteor streaking through South Carolina sky
A dashcam in South Carolina captured a rare moment—a bright meteor blazing across the night sky, stunning drivers and skywatchers alike
The dashcam footage shows the meteor streaking in a flash of light, briefly turning night into day. The video has since gone viral online
Experts identified it as a fireball meteor—larger and brighter than typical meteors—indicating it may have been a small asteroid entering Earth’s atmosphere
NASA confirmed the fireball was seen across multiple states and likely traveled at speeds over 45,000 mph before disintegrating mid-air
Despite its brightness, the meteor posed no danger. No impact crater was found, suggesting it completely burned up before hitting the ground
Events like this remind us of the many cosmic phenomena happening above us—many of which go unnoticed without technology like dashcams
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