Mysterious fireballs seen crossing sky over Okinawa
KYODO NEWS
28 minutes ago
Mysterious fireballs were observed streaking slowly across the sky over Japan's southern prefecture of Okinawa on Wednesday night, sparking speculation on social media.
Multiple photos and short videos were posted on social media, with people wondering if they were meteors. Some found the phenomena beautiful, while others expressed concern.
There was no information regarding the possible launch of a North Korean military reconnaissance satellite or trouble with U.S. military aircraft, an intelligence source said Wednesday. Okinawa Prefecture is home to the bulk of U.S. military facilities in Japan.
"They moved eastward toward the city of Okinawa" in the central part of the prefecture's main island, said a man who saw the fireballs from the adjacent town of Kadena at around 8:35 p.m. Wednesday.
Mysterious fireballs are seen moving across the night sky over Kadena in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa on May 10, 2023. (Photo courtesy of a witness)(Kyodo)
KYODO NEWS
28 minutes ago
Mysterious fireballs were observed streaking slowly across the sky over Japan's southern prefecture of Okinawa on Wednesday night, sparking speculation on social media.
Multiple photos and short videos were posted on social media, with people wondering if they were meteors. Some found the phenomena beautiful, while others expressed concern.
There was no information regarding the possible launch of a North Korean military reconnaissance satellite or trouble with U.S. military aircraft, an intelligence source said Wednesday. Okinawa Prefecture is home to the bulk of U.S. military facilities in Japan.
"They moved eastward toward the city of Okinawa" in the central part of the prefecture's main island, said a man who saw the fireballs from the adjacent town of Kadena at around 8:35 p.m. Wednesday.
Mysterious fireballs are seen moving across the night sky over Kadena in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa on May 10, 2023. (Photo courtesy of a witness)(Kyodo)
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Summary
Mysterious fireballs observed over Okinawa, Japan on May 10; multiple photos and videos posted on social media; no known connection to North Korean satellite launch or US military activity. Fireballs moved eastward towards Okinawa city. #OkinawaFireballs