"Martin Rowley" wrote in message
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"Nigel Paice" wrote
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Off topic but may be of astronomical interest, I spotted
a bright green meteor 'flare' complete with trail, low to
the southwest, well before nightfall yesterday evening
at 2050Z while driving along the M27 just west of
Rownhams Services (northwest of Southampton).
It would have been startlingly bright if seen after dark.

... you and several thousands of others!


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8102331.stm

Martin.



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Martin Rowley
West Moors, East Dorset (UK): 17m (56ft) amsl
Lat: 50.82N Long: 01.88W
NGR: SU 082 023


Fascinating. Thanks for the link to that news item, Martin.
The main point perhaps being missed in that article was
the fact it was still twilight between 2130 and 2200 local
time when the meteors appeared, and in no way could
the sky be classed as night. Decaying Cb anvils to the
northwest were still lit by the set sun at the time I saw
the meteor at 2150 local time, the sighting made more
remarkable in that it took my attention while driving.

Nigel