On July 1, 2025, a rare bolide was observed over Stockholm and Åland, Sweden. The event occurred around 9:30 PM local time and was visible across large parts of Sweden, including Norrköping and Västmanland.
Witnesses reported a loud bang, common when a bolide burns up in the atmosphere. Eric Stempels, an expert at Uppsala University, noted the bolide's speed made it visible for an unusually long time.
This event occurred during increased meteor activity, near a new moon, which provided dark skies for observation. Researchers emphasize that most bolides burn up in the atmosphere, posing no threat to the ground.