Meteor

Abstract

A MAGNIFICENT meteor was seen here last Monday evening (19th inst.) at 6.8 P.M. The meteor when first observed had an elevation of about 30° above the horizon and was travelling due west. It appeared to me to be at least four times the size of Jupiter and much more brilliant, the colour being bright blue. It seemed to be moving comparatively slowly and was in sight for some two or three seconds. When still about 15° above the horizon it burst, sending forth a number of different coloured sparks, in fact strikingly reminding one of the bursting of a skyrocket. No report could be heard after the explosion. I may add that the night was very fine and the moon bright, and that a number of small meteors were seen at the same time.