Bright green fireball seen across North Island sky
Sunday 30 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Fireballs Aotearoa
A bright green meteor was observed streaking across the North Island sky. Sightings were reported from Waikato and Bay of Plenty to Waikanae, with footage captured by the Tauranga Astronomical Society. Fireballs Aotearoa suggests the object likely landed in the sea.