The use of the night sky in divination and forecasting was common in many ancient cultures, from Mesopotamia to early China and Indigenous traditions. Shooting stars were particularly awe-inspiring due to their rarity and brilliance. In certain seafaring and agricultural societies, interpreting celestial events served both spiritual and utilitarian purposes, such as preparing for changing weather. Meteor showers or singular meteors were often incorporated into folk meteorology. Early sailors might have noted correlations between meteor sightings and wind changes, forming localized superstitions over generations. In broader cultural traditions, meteors were seen as messages from the heavens, often carrying prophetic weight.