Karachi skies light up with a stunning meteor, video goes viral

A stunning meteor was observed in the sky over Karachi. In the late hours between Sunday and Monday, a meteor was seen passing through the sky in the biggest city of Pakistan, as reported by national media.

According to a report on Monday, Many citizens captured the sight on their cameras, and the video quickly went viral on social media.

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The meteor was spotted in the city at 2:43 AM. Experts say that millions of meteors orbit the Earth, commonly known as “shooting stars.” According to astronomers, meteor sightings occur annually or at regular intervals.

It is important to note that meteors are fragments of asteroids that enter the Earth’s atmosphere and appear to burn due to oxygen and gravitational forces. According to NASA, between 100 and 300 tons of space dust and rocks fall on Earth daily, but their size is usually no larger than a grain of sand.

Asteroids can bring a variety of materials to Earth, including metals, minerals, and organic compounds. Many of these space rocks contain valuable elements such as iron, nickel, and platinum, which could be useful for future resource extraction.

Some asteroids are also rich in water, which scientists believe could be used to support space missions by providing drinking water and fuel through hydrogen extraction.

On the other hand, asteroids can also pose a significant threat to Earth. When large asteroids collide with the planet, they can cause devastating impacts, such as massive explosions, climate changes, and even mass extinctions.