15 September 2011

Antalya, Turkey Meteor Fireball Seen from Aircraft 15SEP2011

Antalya, Turkey Meteor Fireball  20:30 GMT 15SEP2011
Meteor spotted last night over southern Turkey, just east of Antalya.
Large white flash, brighter than any lightning, and then a bright fireball, breaking up onto five or six smaller fireballs of differing speeds. Large trail of orange and white sparks. Biggest meteor I have ever seen, in 35 years.
Meteor was travelling almost due east. Seen at 20:30 GMT on 15th Sept, from aircraft at 25,000'. Looked close, but presume 20 miles away or more. So difficult to tell.
Thanks, -Cpt Roger J Ellis  Thank you Cpt. Ellis!
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