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Remarks |
Observed a meteoroid at approximately 03:24 (Z) on the evening of 5 May 2023 that traversed from east to west. Origin was vicinity of Bootes constellation (Just to the north of the full moon). Magnitude was easily brighter than Venus; estimated as -6 magnitude. Observed a very long tail behind the head of the meteoroid. Tip was roughly double the diameter of Venus. Traversed across the majority of the sky; tail faded as it approached the western horizon, but even after the meteor “burned out” it could be observed glowing as it continued westward. Lost sight of it as it got to about 10 degrees above the horizon. Estimate it was traveling mach 25+; took approximately 4 seconds to traverse the entire sky. Please correlate with other observations, identify what it was and I’d sincerely appreciate a reply with the details. It was the meteor of a lifetime. V/R Mike Maes |
