Core Points - A fireball meteor was observed in Beijing on May 31, 2025, at 2:51 AM, causing a loud noise that startled residents in multiple districts [2][6] - The event was captured by the Xinglong Meteor Observation Station, which is part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, confirming the phenomenon as a typical fireball meteor [6] - This fireball meteor event is similar to another observed in Guangdong on May 28, 2025, both featuring intense brightness and loud explosions [6] Observation and Research - The meteor observation network includes multiple stations around Beijing, covering an area of approximately 200,000 square kilometers, allowing for multi-angle observations and data collection [6] - If parts of the fireball meteor survive atmospheric entry, they may form meteorites, which can be studied for rock composition, isotopic analysis, and potential signs of life [6] - The research team aims to trace the meteor's trajectory back to its source in space, analyzing the activity characteristics of comets and asteroids, contributing to the understanding of the solar system's origin and evolution [7]
今天凌晨，北京多区居民睡梦中被巨响惊醒！科学解释来了
Yang Guang Wang·2025-05-31 06:17