Cameras capture meteor shining near the erupting Mayon volcano, and the footage surprises even those who monitor extreme phenomena.

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Published on 27/05/2026 at 10:43

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Phenomenon recorded by PHIVOLCS during the activity of Mayon volcano drew attention for its intense brightness and the rare encounter between two natural events

A meteor illuminated the sky of the Philippines on the night of Monday, May 25, 2026, while the Mayon volcano remained in eruption in the Asian country. The phenomenon was recorded by monitoring cameras of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the body responsible for seismic and volcanic monitoring in the region.

The images captured by the technical teams show the luminous object quickly crossing the sky next to the gigantic column of smoke emitted by the volcano. Seconds later, an intense white flash appears on the horizon, further increasing the visual impact of the record shared by the Philippine authorities.

Information released by PHIVOLCS indicates that the episode happened at 10:33 PM local time in the Philippines, equivalent to 11:33 AM in Brasília. The footage was recorded by a camera installed on a mountain near the Mayon volcanic complex.

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Seismic analyses indicated that the meteor disintegrated before reaching the volcano

Technical data collected after the phenomenon helped experts understand what really happened in the Filipino sky. Seismic records, infrasound signals, and complementary images were analyzed by the teams of the Philippine institute shortly after the appearance of the luminous object.

Conclusions released by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology indicated that the meteor disintegrated while still in the Earth’s atmosphere, before reaching the structure of the Mayon volcano. The body ruled out any direct impact in the volcanic region monitored by the authorities.

Experts also highlighted that records involving atmospheric phenomena near volcanic areas usually attract international attention due to the visual rarity of the event. The contrast between the intense brightness of the meteor and the smoke expelled by the volcano contributed to the repercussion of the images.

Mayon volcano continues to erupt since January and remains under constant monitoring

Considered one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, the Mayon has remained active since the beginning of January 2026. Constant monitoring continues to be carried out by Philippine authorities due to the continuous emission of smoke and volcanic materials in the region.

Cameras installed at strategic points around the volcano operate daily to monitor changes in eruptive activity. One of these devices ended up capturing the exact moment when the meteor appeared in the sky next to the volcanic column.

Images shared by PHIVOLCS quickly gained attention because they show a rare scenario involving two natural phenomena happening almost simultaneously. The episode caught the attention not only of local residents but also of observers and experts in atmospheric phenomena.

Rare record involving meteor and volcano resonates in the Philippines

The intense brightness of the meteor, combined with the eruptive activity of the Mayon volcano, made the record one of the most talked-about visual events involving natural phenomena in the Philippines this year.

Technical reports released by Philippine authorities emphasize that the object did not reach the volcanic area. Nevertheless, the episode impressed with the images captured during Monday night.

Monitoring of the volcano continues to be carried out continuously by PHIVOLCS, while new analyses continue to document Mayon’s activity since the eruption began in January 2026.

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