Moment a Bright Green Fireball Crosses Behind an Erupting Volcano Captured

A green fireball was seen over Mount Mayon in the Philippines on May 25, 2026, briefly appearing to hit the volcano’s slope.

Officials later clarified that it was a meteor breaking apart in the atmosphere, not an object striking the volcano.

The event overlapped with eruption footage, creating a striking image that highlighted the importance of verifying visual evidence.

PhilSA and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology were among the bodies involved in the clarification.