In brief
On January 30, 2026, a remarkable bright streak of light was spotted over Wellington, New Zealand, reflecting on the waters below. The scene was recorded by a webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club and has led to various theories regarding its nature, suggesting it could be a meteor or space debris entering the Earth's atmosphere.
A bright streak of light was captured over New Zealand's capital city Wellington on January 30.
The footage shows the streak reflected in the water below, filmed by a webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club.
Reports suggest the event could be a meteor or space debris re-entering the atmosphere.