A recent meteor sighting in Karachi, captured in viral videos across social media, has citizens buzzing with excitement and curiosity. The brilliant streak, also known as a shooting star, was witnessed by many, but astrologer Humayoon Mehboob, speaking on ARY News program ‘Bakhabar Sawera’, suggests there may be more to the spectacle than meets the eye.
Mehboob explained that a meteor is essentially a fragment of a comet or asteroid burning up as it enters Earth’s atmosphere. While meteor sightings themselves aren’t uncommon, their appearance in conjunction with both a lunar and solar eclipse is what makes this event particularly noteworthy, according to him.
Mehboob believes this rare astronomical trifecta—a recent lunar eclipse, the meteor sighting, and an upcoming solar eclipse—could be a harbinger of severe weather events and global crises, particularly those related to water and air. He specifically warned that coastal regions, including Karachi, could be significantly affected.
The meteor, captured in Numerous videos, lit up the Karachi night sky, leaving residents in awe. The term used to describe this phenomenon, “Shahab-e-Saqib,” originates from Arabic, combining “Shahab” (burning flame) and “Saqib” (piercing through).