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Fireball/Meteor Sighting. West of Dunshaughlin Co Meath

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  • 17-03-2016 12:47am
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    victorcarrera
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    I searched for astronomy ireland because I thought this was worth reporting and found this site.
    Wednesday 16/03/2016 22:36
    Football sized, off white or yellowish fireball.
    Largest and brightest I have seen. As described above, due west of Dunshaughlin Co Meath. It started high in the sky and fell vertically before me. My perception was that it was as large as a football leaving a bright trail 500M to 1Km away. I was expecting to hear an impact but no sound so maybe farther away towards Drumree ,Maynooth or Kilcock. I hope this is of interest to someone and interested to know if anyone else saw it.


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    Pat Dunne
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    Well spotted, last night was a wonderful night for observing, with near perfect conditions in my area.
    Its very hard to predict the fall of such objects, a few of the guys on here who are into this area of observation might be able to establish its trajectory etc.








    5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 0. cue Astronomy Ireland slagging match.:D


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    Flying Abruptly
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    There are no reports of it on the AMS site, but with the information you have you can report it and wait and see if anyone else confirms it.


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    rolion
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    Flying Abruptly wrote: »
    There are no reports of it on the AMS site, but with the information you have you can report it and wait and see if anyone else confirms it.

    haha.. reports "and" confirmations ! :)
    We should be "privileged" that PlanetX decided to send its signs so close to our homes !
    That's only the beginning, wondering how it escaped the cover-up.


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    Flying Abruptly
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    Confirms, as in reports it also, allowing the OP to know if someone else saw it.


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    Iancar29
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    Woo finally someone else who saw it !
    I saw it from Glasnevin Cemetery while shooting star trails -https://www.flickr.com/photos/landscapeaddict/25762328211/in/dateposted/
    Was going mad that it wasn't in the right direction of my shot as would've been my shot of the year. If i wasn't shooting star trails i would've turned my camera to try even see the vapour trial.
    It looked fairly green though from my view. Lasted for about 2 seconds. my mate even had time to turn to see it as he saw a reflection of it in my hi vis jacket!

    Looking West near the moon. Was up there too with the best fireballs i've seen.

    Was very similar to this one later that night as seen from london, not as bright though.
    https://www.facebook.com/severeweatherEU/videos/1785420898347670/?pnref=story


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    rolion
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    Green fireball in UK...the beginning !? or just St Patrick's Day ?


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