Bright Green Fireball Lights Moscow Sky, No Damage Reported

A bright green fireball illuminated the skies over Moscow on October 27, 2025, captivating residents who captured the event on video and sparked widespread social media attention. Experts and multiple analyses indicate the object was a natural meteoroid, commonly known as a bolide, entering Earth's atmosphere and burning up due to friction, with its green hue attributed to the presence of metals like magnesium and nickel. Despite some online speculation about UFOs or space debris, scientific observations and the lack of matching satellite re-entries support the conclusion of a natural origin. The fireball's slow movement, bright flashes, and visible fragmentation are consistent with meteoroids associated with the Southern Taurids meteor stream, an active period known for producing bright fireballs in late October. This event, although reminiscent of the 2013 Chelyabinsk meteor in appearance, caused no reported damage or injuries. The sighting has reignited public fascination with near-Earth objects and highlighted the importance of planetary defense and atmospheric monitoring.