Meteor 22:51:45 BST

Noticeable object, presumed a meteor, seen northbound today at about
22:51:45 BST from near overhead for 30-40 degrees, shortly after ISS
became visible; lasted for about 1 - 1.5 seconds.

I had *NO* significant sight-line to the South of vertical - looking out
of window - but it must have been near-overhead for Maurice G.

It was well-lit when it appeared; probably a bit brighter than Mag 0,
maybe Mag 1, probably less than Jupiter though.

Because of the amount of other light about, etc., no stars were
noticeable to define the path better.

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How fast was it moving?

Mark

JRS: In article , seen in
news:uk.sci.astronomy, Mark H posted at Wed, 19
May 2004 20:06:39 :

How fast was it moving?

As I said : 30-40 degrees in 1-1.5 seconds. I think that's in the
normal meteor range.

It was too fast for an aeroplane, except for one thunderously close;
moreover, the light went out in the manner that one expects for a
meteor. There was no observable discrete cloud.

It's also too fast for an orbiting satellite.

Obviously, it could have been man-made (I don't suggest intentional);
perhaps a nut or bolt re-entering, but not a whole satellite of normal
size - no sign of coming to pieces.

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