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Iron-Nickel Fireball Lights Sydney Sky During Eta Aquariids

5/22/2026

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A fireball was observed at 6:30 p.m. on May 21 2026, lighting up Sydney, Canberra and New South Wales.
Astrophysicist Brad Tucker said the 30–50 cm rock’s hue indicated iron and nickel.
Ellie Sansom, director of Curtin University’s Fireball Network, said researchers are analysing video to locate fragments.
Witnesses in Queanbeyan, Newcastle and Bondi reported a flash, while NSW Police recorded no damage or assistance calls.
The fireball occurred during the Eta Aquariid meteor shower.

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A fireball was observed at 6:30 p.m. on May 21 2026, lighting up Sydney, Canberra and New South Wales.
Astrophysicist Brad Tucker said the 30–50 cm rock’s hue indicated iron and nickel.
Ellie Sansom, director of Curtin University’s Fireball Network, said researchers are analysing video to locate fragments.
Witnesses in Queanbeyan, Newcastle and Bondi reported a flash, while NSW Police recorded no damage or assistance calls.
The fireball occurred during the Eta Aquariid meteor shower.