02-15-2013, 08:24 PM
Shooting stars aren't meteors! They're stars! No, just kidding - yes, I know they're meteors too, but this was a big one.
Actually it was probably a meteorite. It was a long time ago so I may have some of the details wrong but what I remember is seeing something bright in the night sky, not unlike a plane (can't remember for sure if it left a trail) which then disappeared behind a hill and then there was a big flash - like in those videos from Russia - but obscured by the hill. I was in a car so I can't be sure if there was any sound, and I didn't feel a shock wave. I have no idea how far away it was. I first thought maybe it was a plane crash but as I said - no mention of it anywhere. I think in that case a meteor is the most likely explanation. Feel free to set me straight!
What would cause the big flash, as on the video? Surely that's not when it hits the ground?
I learned something from this Russia story - stay away from the window if you see a fireball!
I hope dash cams become standard in cars, looking forward to lots more cool videos.
Actually it was probably a meteorite. It was a long time ago so I may have some of the details wrong but what I remember is seeing something bright in the night sky, not unlike a plane (can't remember for sure if it left a trail) which then disappeared behind a hill and then there was a big flash - like in those videos from Russia - but obscured by the hill. I was in a car so I can't be sure if there was any sound, and I didn't feel a shock wave. I have no idea how far away it was. I first thought maybe it was a plane crash but as I said - no mention of it anywhere. I think in that case a meteor is the most likely explanation. Feel free to set me straight!
What would cause the big flash, as on the video? Surely that's not when it hits the ground?
I learned something from this Russia story - stay away from the window if you see a fireball!
I hope dash cams become standard in cars, looking forward to lots more cool videos.