A 'fireball' lights up Mexico City skies, sparking awe and plenty of memes

A bright object, initially mistaken for a meteorite, blazed across the skies of Mexico City early Wednesday, captivating residents with its fiery descent. Scientists clarified that the spectacle was caused by a bolide, a type of exceptionally bright meteor that disintegrates in the atmosphere. The meteoroid, estimated to be 1.5 meters in length, posed no threat to the public.