Melbourne residents spot meteor streaking across night sky
The spectacular fireball was captured flashing over the Victorian capital.
The spectacular fireball was captured flashing over the Victorian capital.
Stargazers can expect to see up to 120 meteors per hour when the Geminids peak this weekend.
There are speculation the source of the noise yesterday afternoon could have been a meteorite.
"One minute we were fine, the next minute we were in absolute chaos."
Victorians across the state were stunned to see a meteor fly over the night sky on Sunday.
But only a lucky few in Australia will be able to catch a glimpse of the annual event.
A meteor has streaked across Adelaide's northern suburbs, creating a dazzling spectacle for those fortunate enough to witness it.
Experts have scoured hundreds of kilometres of salt flats deep in the West Australian outback to find pieces of meteorite that lit up the night sky over Perth and other parts of the state.
A blazing fireball has lit up the early morning sky in Perth and across Western Australia.
Want to observe for yourself? Here's what you need to know.