Meteor

[veesta]

Did anyone here see the incredibly bright/ large meteor a few minutes after 10pm tonight? I've seen many shooting stars, but none this bright. It headed for the western horizon, starting from high in the south eastern sky and seemed to last maybe 5 seconds or more. I didn't actually see it burn out as my house got in the way (!), but it seemed to come very low and bright, so much so that if it weren't for the speed and angle I would have thought it a chinese lantern or large firework. I know two of my neighbours saw it too, as I heard them scream!

[Littlesparrow]

I didn't see this one but it sounds exciting, perhaps there will be something on the news tomorrow.

[veesta]

It was incredible - I just wish I'd been prepared for it!

[toolbox]

Originally Posted by veesta

Did anyone here see the incredibly bright/ large meteor a few minutes after 10pm tonight? I've seen many shooting stars, but none this bright. It headed for the western horizon, starting from high in the south eastern sky and seemed to last maybe 5 seconds or more. I didn't actually see it burn out as my house got in the way (!), but it seemed to come very low and bright, so much so that if it weren't for the speed and angle I would have thought it a chinese lantern or large firework. I know two of my neighbours saw it too, as I heard them scream!

I am wondering if it was the failed cclimate change satelite... I remeber seeing something similar that broke up a couple of years ago or so, and it turned out to be a space junk... I guess it all depends on weather and planetary movements that dictate wether or not we get see this type of show!
peace
just jokin about the icon... thought it might get youre attention!

[nytecam]

Originally Posted by toolbox

I am wondering if it was the failed cclimate change satelite... I remeber seeing something similar that broke up a couple of years ago or so, and it turned out to be a space junk... I guess it all depends on weather and planetary movements that dictate wether or not we get see this type of show!

???? Sats move west-east or faint ones north-south or reverse so probably a meteor

[Farplace]

Originally Posted by veesta

Did anyone here see the incredibly bright/ large meteor a few minutes after 10pm tonight? I've seen many shooting stars, but none this bright. It headed for the western horizon, starting from high in the south eastern sky and seemed to last maybe 5 seconds or more. I didn't actually see it burn out as my house got in the way (!), but it seemed to come very low and bright, so much so that if it weren't for the speed and angle I would have thought it a chinese lantern or large firework. I know two of my neighbours saw it too, as I heard them scream!

I saw it too. I was just putting the dogs out for their night-time constitutional, a few mins after 10pm. Very bright, and yes, lasted a few seconds. Incredible.

[toolbox]

Originally Posted by nytecam

???? Sats move west-east or faint ones north-south or reverse so probably a meteor

Fair play mate, I didn't know that

[artdemole]

I was out star gazing last night but was doing the Stargazing Live bit by facing the other way looking up by the Big W.

[veesta]

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I'm glad you saw it too, Farplace!

I had considered the space junk idea as I'd seen something similar moving in the same direction last year which visibly broke up in the sky. Unfortunately I missed the end point of this one - as I moved around to follow it I triggered the security light. Anyway, I wonder what are the chances of the two turning out to be the same thing, whatever it is?