A Suspected Meteor Lit Up Sydney Last Night — Will We See One Again Tonight?

Last night, Australians were caught by surprise when a striking meteor lit up the sky across some areas, including Sydney’s Inner West, at 6:30pm AEST.

While meteor showers can usually be anticipated in advance, this sighting occurred during the Eta Aquarids shower that was expected to peak earlier this month — making such a vivid display completely unexpected and leaving astronomers puzzled. The event was so striking that some witnesses posting on TikTok found it…