12 March 2012

MBIQ Detects Fireball Meteor Over Australia 12MAR2012

MBIQ Detects Fireball Meteor Over Australia ~20:50 12MAR2012

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12MAR2012 michael seaford,Victoria,Australia 2046 2sec w-e bright and multiple breakup moon yes no

12MAR2012 Ron Ipenburg Melbourne Australia 20:40 local time 15 seconds west yellow/red about equal to Venus yes . breaking up into 4 fragments brightness of Venus but much larger, traveling almost due east. fragmentation took place in the last 5 seconds

12MAR2012 Carlton Fry Belgrave, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 20:42:00 10 sec Left to right (S- N) Bright yellow light - jet engine sound Same as the sun Witnessed fragment break away Seemed quite low in the sky (almost directly above)

12MAR2012 Loren w packenham, victoria, australia 20:50:00 5 sec  w-e Australia bright white, going to yellow then broke upyellow between mood and sun yes had a tail, looked like something broke off

12MAR2012 Charles Q Blair Melbourne 20:50:00 5 odd seconds South to South East White & Orange, fragment breaking up Bright, thought was a plane crashing first off Yes Was awesome

12MAR2012 Carla Melbourne 20:40:00 2 seconds left to right - South green, white   Very bright Yes Off the Tail it appeared to be something crashing down to earth.


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The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 12MAR2012

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California Meteor Fireball ~7:15 pm PST 10MAR2012 10MAR2012 Brenda Thomason Templeton 19:15:00 approximately 10 seconds before it disappeared beyond Paso Robles hills. Facing North, appeared almost directly overhead, dropped ...
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Weekly SkyWatcher's Forecast – March 12-18, 2012
Universe Today
There's even a Southern Hemisphere meteor shower to enjoy! Pretty exciting, huh? Join the party by getting out your binoculars or telescopes and meet me for more in the backyard… Monday, March 12 – No. That's not the “headlights” of a UFO on the ...

Expecting the worst, "preppers" aim for self-sufficiency
Sun-Sentinel
By Robert Nolin, Sun Sentinel There's a smorgasbord of end-of-the-world scenarios out there: supervolcanoes, meteor strikes, electromagnetic radiation, natural disasters, plague and economic meltdown. And there's a growing cadre of South Florida ...

Meteor Strike Hazard: All US Nuclear Plants Facing Upgrades ...
Progress Energy's chief nuclear officer announced this week that every U.S. nuclear plant will add an extra layer of emergency equipment this year to deal with ...
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Venus and Jupiter to pass in 'close encounter' over UK skies for next 2 nights
Daily Mail
By Eddie Wrenn A week ago thousands of people were amazed when a meteorsuddenly screamed southwards across the skies, heading all the way from Inverness in Scotland to the English Channel. And last Monday, Mars made its closest pass of Earth in more ...

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Meteor Activity Outlook for March 10-16, 2012 « The Transient Sky ...
By Carl Hergenrother
As seen from the northern hemisphere, March is the slowest month for meteor activity. No major annual showers are active and only two very weak minor showers produce activity this month. The sporadic rates are also near their annual ...
 

Low-flying 'fireball' lights up Melbourne sky
Herald Sun
A LOW-flying fireball has lit up Melbourne's sky sparking speculation as to what the object was. Twitter went into overdrive shortly after the object was seen across Victoria about 8.40pm. Herald Sun reader Yvonne Greig said she saw the firey object go ...
 

Meteorite Falls on the Roof of a Family Allotment in Oslo
The Nordic Page
An extremely rare meteorite fell through the roof of a cottage house, situated in an allotment in Rodeløkka center of Oslo. Photo : NigerMeteoriteRecon | Meteorites that hit the earth usually have a speed of between 360 and 1000 kilometers per hour.
 

Brecon Beacons National Park bids for dark sky status
BBC News
Officials claimed that on a clear night above the Beacons people could see the Milky Way, as well as numerous constellations, bright nebulas and even meteor showers. A lighting survey started on Sunday and a leaflet is being distributed informing ...


11 March 2012

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 11MAR2012

CARTERSVILLE | Fireball spotted over north Georgia | 11alive.com
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (WXIA) - Scientists at the Tellus Science Museum said they observed afireball in the sky over north Georgia Wednesday evening.
www.11alive.com/.../CARTERSVILLE--Fireball-spotted-over-...

UNH geologists unable to confirm origin of rocks believed to be from meteorite
New Hampshire Union Leader Sat, 10 Mar 2012 06:28 AM PST
EXETER ? An Exeter man who believes he recovered rocks from ameteorite last week still doesn't know what he found after geology professors at the University of New Hampshire were unable to determine their origin.

Bradwell: Teen sees "amazing" meteorite
Gazette News Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:46 AM PST
A teenager's sighting of an exploding meteorite has been the talk of a village.

Rocks' origin still unclear
New Hampshire Union Leader Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:43 PM PST
EXETER ? An Exeter man who believes he recovered rocks from ameteorite last week still doesn't know what he found after geology professors at the University of New Hampshire were unable to determine their origin.

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Fireball Blazes in NW Georgia
Coosa Valley News
The NASA Meteoroid Environment Office has confirmed a bright fireball observed by several eyewitnesses in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee last week. Observed by 3 NASA cameras located in Tennessee, and in Cartersville, the meteor was first recorded at ...

California Meteor Fireball 10MAR2012

California Meteor Fireball ~7:15 pm PST 10MAR2012

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10MAR2012 Brenda Thomason Templeton 19:15:00 approximately 10 seconds before it disappeared beyond Paso Robles hills. Facing North, appeared almost directly overhead, dropped in a steep arc from Southeast to Northwest No sound heard; brilliant green Like the moon. No Surprisingly large.  Have only seen one other that was this large.  It was the same color--bright green.

10MAR2012 Lynn Van Erden Pollock Pines, CA, USA 19:15 PST 2 sec looking SE, vertical down, through tree cover Brilliant White, then green maybe moon brightness not sure bright enough to make us turn around quickly and see it

10MAR2012 Steve Carey South San Francisco, California, USA approx 7:00pm pacific time 3 to 4 seconds east to west very BRIGHT white no sound Brighter than the moon, not as bright as the sun no This object appeared to be approx 100,000 feet in altitude.  It was very bright and traveling over 1k knots. it traversed the entire sky in a few seconds.  It was larger than any shooting star I have ever seen.  We live by SFO.  It is easy to guage altitude relative to planes aloft.  At the stated altitude, it appeared to be about the size of a tennis ball and glowing white.  Both my wife and I saw this object.

10MAR2012 PJ Roseville,California,USA 7pm  PST 5 sec E-W.Facing South Bright white light,ball shaped with light orange streak behind sun No no

10MAR2012 karen santa margarita, CA. usa 1900 5 seconds southeast to north green, no sound bright green same as moon no round bright green ball, traveled slight arch, then light went quickly out.

10MAR2012 Shankari Patel Santa Cruz, CA USA 1845 4 seconds E-W  facing north Light Green Venus no biggest one I have seen

10MAR2012 Tom Carvey LOCKWOOD, CA USA 1830 PST 5 SECONDS FROM EAST TO WEST BRIGHT BLUE CONE, ORANGE TAIL VERY BRIGHT: VENUS NO NEAR HORIZON

10MAR2012 Keith Robertson grass valley,California approx 1900 to 2000 pacific time zone at least 10 seconds south/ south...we r facing south bright whites/ yellow tail moon plus no long lasting yellow...big enough to be comet

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10 March 2012

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 10MAR2012

Fireball Spotted Over North Georgia -- Fire in the Sky -- Sott.net
Cartersville - Scientists at the Tellus Science Museum said they observed a fireball in the sky over north Georgia Wednesday evening. The NASA Meteoroid ...
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Rocks' origin still unclear
The Union Leader
By JASON SCHREIBER EXETER – An Exeter man who believes he recovered rocks from ameteorite last week still doesn't know what he found after geology professors at the University of New Hampshire were unable to determine their origin.

Nuclear safety upgrade planned
News & Observer
... Progress Energy's chief nuclear officer announced this week that every US nuclear plant will add an extra layer of emergency equipment this year to deal with unforeseen natural disasters - such as earthquakes, tornadoes and even meteor strikes.

BBC News - Meteor sightings across Britain
Reports of a "bright light" and an "orange glow" were received by police across Scotland and the north of England.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17249086

Meteor Shower Dazzles Victorians Lucky Enough to See It -- Fire in ...
The meteor was seen across Victoria at about 10.45pm, including at Anglesea, Frankston, Berwick, Cairnlea, Tullamarine, Dandenong. The fireball even cau...
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Time-Lapse and Meteor Photography
Have you ever wondered how they catch still photos of extremely fast meteorites falling down from the sky? Well, I have. I always thought about the ca...
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'Meteor shower' dazzles the Victorian sky, page 1
Hot on the tails (pun intended) of the British meteor of last night www. abovetopsecret.com... some lucky Victorians got to catch a glimpse of a meteor over our ...
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Fireball Bright Over North Georgia
Patch.com
The meteor was first recorded southeast of Tunnel Hill at an altitude of 51.5 miles, and was moving slightly south of west at approximately 33500 mph. It was last seen 16.9 miles above State Route 95 southeast of Rock Springs. Scientist are working to ...

Meteorites reveal another way to make life's components
R & D Magazine
In the study, scientists with the Astrobiology Analytical Laboratory at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., analyzed samples from fourteen carbon-richmeteorites with minerals that indicated they had experienced high temperatures—in ...

CARTERSVILLE | Fireball spotted over north Georgia
WXIA-TV
A fireball seen over parts of Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee Wed. evening, as seen from the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville A fireball seen over parts of Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee Wed. evening, as seen from the NASA Marshall Space Flight...

Meteorites reveal another way to make life's components
PhysOrg.com
A meteorite is analyzed in the study at its collection site in Antarctica. Credit: Antarctic Search for Meteorites program, Case Western Reserve University (PhysOrg.com) -- Creating some of life's building blocks in space may be a bit like making a ...

Exeter Man May Have Found Meteorite
Patch.com
"I thought it was a spaceship," Ulery told Boston-based Channel 7 News. Ulery went back the next morning and found small chunks of rocks that he believes are meteorite pieces. He said he wants to get them tested at Harvard University.

Meteor: Space Rock Search In Devon After ...
A hunt is under way for the remains of a suspected meteor that was seen shooting across ...
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U.S. Air Force / Lockheed Martin Space Fence Going Online 2012

U.S. Air Force / Lockheed Martin Space Fence Going Online 2012

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MOORESTOWN, N.J., March 8, 2012 – A prototype of a new radar system developed by a Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT]-led team is now tracking orbiting space objects, bringing the U.S. Air Force’s Space Fence program one step closer to revolutionizing our nation’s space situational awareness.

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MBIQ Detects Meteor Over VA /MD 9MAR2012

MBIQ Detects Meteor Over VA /MD 9MAR2012
Meteor Bot Internet Query Bot has detected a meteor event over VA / MD 9MAR2012.  Updates as sighting reports come in.

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09Mar2012 Christine Bricker Harleysville, PA USA 2100 EST 3 sec Vertical down, SW sky white, no sound same as moon no fragments seen no additional comments

09MAR2012 Atiyanna Randallstown MD 21:34:00 5 left to right red,yellow, bright As bright as the sun No parts just fire It was on fire crashing down for only about 5  seconds

09MAR2012 Denise Wilson Laurel, MD USA 20:45 EST 3-4 seconds SW Left to Right facing South White Orange Fireball Looked bright as Sun Not known. An Awesome Sight!

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09 March 2012

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 9MAR2012

Meteor spotted over Stone
Kidderminster Shuttle
Joyce Cox, 83 and her son David Cox, 51, of Vicarage Road, said they saw what was believed to have been a meteor from their home at about 9.40pm. The fireball hit headlines as police forces across the country received calls from concerned residents. ...

Meteorite over Fife could be worth money
Fife Today
FIFERS were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief last Saturday night as a meteorite flew across the Kingdom on a path which took it right across the UK. And if you find a chunk of it then you could be in the money! Reports of the meteorite were ...

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08 March 2012

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 8MAR2012

Fireball flies above our skies!
Banbury Guardian
It then faded away when about due east of Hanwell, at an elevation of 30 degs or so, we who were there concluded it was a fireball, or a piece of space hardware crashing back to earth. At say burn up altitude of 100 miles and 30 degs elevation, ...

Ontario Meteor finds new home in Halifax
EMC Kingston
Roy Brown's recently purchased 1956 Meteor convertible customized in Ontario more than 50 years ago. Can you identify the "boomerang" taillights? EMC Lifestyle - A letter arrived recently from Roy Brown in Halifax, Nova Scotia: "Hi Bill, ...

Meteor not?
Lancashire Evening Post
When a bright light was spotted soaring through the night sky, it caused a flurry of excitement and baffled calls to the police. Most people quickly came to the conclusion they were witnessing a rare meteorite. But 69-year-old Jim Mooney believes there ...

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Meteor spotted in skies across UK sparks calls to police
Metro
Calls from people reporting what is believed to have been a meteor were received by police forces across the UK on Saturday night. Officers dealt with calls from people saying they had witnessed a 'bright light' and 'orange glow' in the sky, ...

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Read ''Meteor' sight swamps switchboards' on Yahoo!. Police forces across the UK have received numerous calls after a meteor was spotted in the sky.
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What the blazes! Meteor fireball lights up the sky
Largs and Millport Weekly News
A number of Largs people got a glimpse of the meteor which zoomed across the Scottish night sky on Saturday evening and gained national news headlines. In this week's Largs and Millport Weekly News, we carry eye-witness reports of the amazing sight ...
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07 March 2012

North Georgia Fireball Meteor - 07MAR2012 22:19:10 EST

North Georgia fireball meteor- 07MAR2012 22:19:10 EST (08MAR2012 03:19:10 UT)
Yellow diamonds = NASA All Sky Fireball Network stations
Circles = observations reported to the AMS (pink), Dirk Ross (red), or Bill Cooke (orange)
Yellow line = automatic meteor trajectory solution. Direction of travel is roughly E to W.
Orange line = manual (refined) meteor trajectory solution. Direction of travel is roughly E to W.
We have just finished refining the trajectory for this event (initial track determined by the automated ASGARD software) which was reported by eyewitnesses through the Internet and by personal email. Captured on 3 out of 4 NASA cameras (unfortunately, the Chickamauga camera, closest to the track, was overcast at the time), I have the following particulars for the fireball:

Start Location: 85.009 W, 34.831 N at an initial altitude of 84.8 km
End location: 85.259 W, 34.804 N at an altitude of 23.2 km
Peak absolute magnitude: -11.8
Initial meteor speed: 18.6 +/- 1.3 km/s
Final meteor speed: ~4 km/s (determined through deceleration)

This fireball meets two of the criteria for producing meteorites - 1) Penetration below 40 km altitude, and 2) deceleration to under 10 km/s. We are working on determining the mass of the meteor, from both the light curve and the deceleration profile. These should be available sometime tomorrow; if the results are favorable, we will initiate dark flight calculations and compute a potential fall zone.

Close up map of the trajectory: 
and 
http://www.billcooke.org/events/NGA_2012Mar08/abs_mag.png

Bill Cooke
NASA Meteoroid Environment Office
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Sighting Reports:

07MAR2012 Michelle Murphy,NC USA 10:14 pm Eastern 10 sec North - South facing South west Blue/orange moon no beautiful

07MAR2012 Dena Curtis Murfreesboro, TN 09:45 p.m In my sight - 5-6 seconds I was facing east and I saw the object to my right. If straight above my head was 12 noon; and 3 o’clock was the actual horizon; it was streaking across the sky to my right at about 2 o’clock.; it was traveling across the sky (from left to right) and maybe at a downward angle. VERY large; bigger than any shooting start I have ever seen; and seemed to be close but it probably wasn’t. Several colors to include bright white, blue and orange to yellow; it definitely had a 'tail/trail' that included the same colors but was mostly white. It seemed to be 'shooting' across the sky; as well as falling; but it may be an illusion as we watched it till it went past the horizon. I don't remember a sound. There was a very bright full moon at the same time and this object was definitely AS bright or brighter than the moon. Not a 'glow' just a brighter white. I am pretty sure there were particles or something(s) coming from the tail/trail. I was with my daughter-in-law. We both saw it and could not take our eyes off of it. 5-6 seconds is a long time when all you are doing is staring at something you don't understand. I just knew it was too big to be a shootin star or that it was the biggest brightest longest shooting star I have ever seen.

07MAR2012 Allison Newnan, Georgia,USA 10:20 pm EST 5sec headed straight down, in the WNW sky bright white bright white like the moon no a single ball of light,the brightest I have seen

07MAR2012 ALLISON MILLER CARROLLTON ,GA 10:11 pm EST happened less than 5 sec north west defined ball, large, off white very bright glow and VERY fast glow similar to moon color but much much brighter not that I could tell - it fell or appeared to have dropped at an angle NO

07MAR2012 Dianne Lindsey McClung Madisonville, TN, USA 2230 Eastern 5 sec or a bit more or less maybe S-W I was facing a bit southwest, I think White, no color, seemed to hear a high pitched sound as with a fast projectile but not certain of source of noise. Bright white .. don't know exactly what to compare to, but white-hot appearance It just looked like a ball of white fire with small trail behind No photo. Happened to be looking toward french doors as it seemed to speed from the sky - appeared as if it went to ground but perceptions of altitude and distance aren't necessarily same as the reality and it could have been miles away though it seemed as if it might have hit ground on the farm next door at the time - probably not?

07MAR2012 Lou Ann Johns jasper, ga 22:12 EST not more than 5 seconds I was traveling west and it was in the southwestern sky traveling west very bright white ball that was going extremely fast.  As it came closer to earth, it looked like a stone that was on fire on one end. Brighter than the moon, enough to draw my attention.  Probably as bright as Venus at its brightest It was jagged at the firey end So wish I had time to photograph.

07MAR2012 Gary Harrison Royston, GA @ 22:18 5-6 sec Almost straight down, in W-NW part of sky. Bright white interior, with greenish outer flames. As bright as the moon in intensity. The trail split once. It was the widest/largest meteor I had ever seen, and was visible below the tree line. I don't see how it could not have made it to the ground.

07MAR2012 Becky Bruckner Atlanta, GA  USA 11pm EST approx 10 Ended near 28th story window of highrise facing North Burning green on outside black center Bright burning green on outside black parts bruning off I live in a hgihrise in Atlanta, just happened to be watching tv tonight and saw it out the window.  Couldn't miss it.  2 people saw it.


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Pune, India Meteor 7MAR2012

Pune, India Meteor ~22:40 7MAR2012
07MAR2012 Jayaraj Pune, Maharashtra, India 22:40:00 3 to 5 sec It was traveled North to South. I was facing West. Orange Quite bright None seen but it had bright tail I got shocked by seeing that. First I thought that must be Comet. But there was no news of that. So, I came to know that, this was an meteor.

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The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 7MAR2012

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Sightings of meteor reported across the UK
The Independent
The Met Office tweeted: “Hi All, for anyone seeing something in the night sky, we believe it was ameteorite.” The Kielder Observatory also reported the sighting of a “huge fireball” travelling from north to south over Northumberland at 9.41pm.

Soil in Central Mexico Supports Theory of Meteorite Impact
Latin American Herald Tribune
WASHINGTON – An international scientific team has identified in Lake Cuitzeo, in central Mexico, unusual materials in the sediment that support the theory of a meteorite impact some 12900 years ago, according to an article published in the Proceedings ...

Only in Print Exeter find puts meteorite spotlight on NH town
New Hampshire Union Leader Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:14 PM PST
Meteorite hunters are descending on Exeter after a local man found rocks believed to have come from a meteorite that zipped across the night sky last week.

Man claims to find meteor pieces in NH
7 News Boston Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:30 PM PST
EXETER, N.H. -- A man in Exeter, New Hampshire said he found a piece of a meteorite that apparently struck Earth last Tuesday.

Meteor Struck Mexico Almost 13000 Years Ago, Experts Say
Fox News
AP An international scientific team has identified in Lake Cuitzeo, in central Mexico, unusual materials in the sediment that support the theory of a meteorite impact some 12900 years ago, according to an article published in the Proceedings of the ...

'We saw fireball' say residents
Champion Newspapers
by David Raven A BRIGHT fireball lit up the sky for around 20 seconds on Saturday as many people saw their first ever glimpse of a shooting star. Southport grandmother Diane Gillon, 69, was looking out the window when she saw what appeared to be a huge ...

Victorian witnesses thought meteor was crashing aircraft
Ninemsn
The meteor — seen at Anglesea, Frankston, Berwick, Cairnlea, Tullamarine and Dandenong about 10.45pm — prompted calls to Tullamarine Airport with locals concerned a plane had crashed, the Herald Sun reports. It was also spotted in the UK where ...

New evidence that asteroid hit Earth 13000 years ago
msnbc.com
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Dog walker spots meteorite in Warrington sky
This Is Cheshire
IT was a sight that shocked sky watchers as a bright orange meteorite streaked across the sky. And a dog walker out in Lingley Mere spotted the object as it darted across the Warrington skyline. Barry Sinnott, aged 63, of Lathom Avenue, Orford, ...

What color is the Vesta asteroid?
TG Daily
The impact that formed Rheasilvia may have produced some of the meteorites found on Earth. To be sure, Dawn's Visible and Infrared Mapping Spectrometer firmly confirms the link between Vesta and three classes of meteorite found on Earth - the HED ...
 
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06 March 2012

Breaking News - MBIQ Bot Detects Meteor Fireball Over NY NJ PA MD DC 5MAR2012

Breaking News - MBIQ (Meteor Bot Internet Query) 
Bot Detects Meteor Fireball Over NY NJ PA MD DC ~7:55 pm (~19:55) EST 5MAR2012
MBIQ Bot has just, seconds ago, detected an event over New York, New Jersey D.C., Penn, and Maryland.
Meteor Rendering ~7:55 pm 5MAR2012
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MO IL TN IN AR Meteor(s) 5MAR2012

MO IL TN IN AR Meteor(s) 5MAR2012
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Shane richard St. louis,missouri 6:34:00 10 sec Top to bottom in eastern sky Green About as bright as the moon Yes, it broke into 2 parts

Heather Ringgold Murfreesboro, TN, USA 05:34 CST 5 sec I ws traveling North, The meteor was heading East Large white ball with long white trailing tail Bright as the moon, even though the sky was fairly bright No

Billy hobbs cumberland furnace,tn 545am 15 seconds W-e green and orange fireball same as the sun yes

05MAR2012 Shane richard St. louis,missouri 6:34:00 10 sec Top to bottom in eastern sky Green About as bright as the moon Yes, it broke into 2 parts Ive never seen one fall this close to the earth. They usually burn out but this one was bright all the way to the ground

March 5th,2012 Barb Bloomington, Indiana, USA approx. 6:25 AM As I mentioned before, the object was there when I looked up, and from there it seemed to last 4 or 5 seconds. I was facing south. The "fireball" was traveling from the northwest towards the southeast. It seemed to be travelling almost horizantally with a slight downward angle. I do not know what this was, however... I saw a bright white "ball" with a short tail. The tail was not much longer than the head, and slightly widerer near the front. It had an edging of light blue-green followed by gold - this coloring was up close to the head (or ball shape), and along the top edge of the tail. There were a few "sparks" that appeared to stay up close around the tail , and a few flew out and then faded. It looked kind of like a "dud" firework, in that it "sparkled" and seemed close to the earth/groud. I heard no sound from it, I just happened to look up, and there it was - although just after it went out of sight I heard a far-off "crack". Its brightness was more like venus (??) It sparkled - particularly the tail, with a few fly-aways. As I said, I have no idea what this was - it seemed like it was only a half-mile away from where I stood, but it was hard to tell in the pre-dawn light.I watched until it seemed to disappear from view into the tree tops.

05MAR2012 JAMES CHENEY ELK GROVE, IL, UNITED STATES 545 3 SEC W-E FACING SOUTH BRIGHT WHITE MOON YES AT END VERY BRIGHT WHITE

5MARCH2012 AIMEE MARION, ILLINOIS, USA 5:51 CST About five seconds Moved from west/northwest to east/southeast until it went behind dark blue clouds.  Was facing East in a vehicle. It appeared to be a green meteor with a slight tail.  It seemed to break off into two pieces, the frontmost being white when it separated and the piece behind it remaining green.  Each piece continued in a linear fashion. Very bright, almost flourescent.  Was similar to a firework, but was clearly not a firework. Yes.  As described, it broke into two parts. The sun was just beginning to rise and the sky was a bright blue color with dark navy clouds.

05MAR2012 Greg Bertschinger Swansea, IL 0535 cst 5 sec. due east-lost sightof it in the horizon- I was traveling in same direction, passed overhead. white center with bluish green edges. moon yes, split in two. none

5MAR2012 John Russell Bloomington, IN, USA 06:40 HR EST 2 sec. - Limited because view out half round window was restricted. N to S - Apprx. 30 degrees above horizon Bright red-orange head w/ trailing tail A little less intense than sun. No. Awoke to a beautiful sunrise reflecting off light, overnight snow fall clinging to plants and roof tops. I was looking out half round bedroom window at fading bright star high in the west sky (about 60 degrees above horizon) when meteor flashed across the sky. I called the Indiana University Astronomy Department to report my sighting and to inquire if someone else had reported seeing the meteor. I was the first to report the event.

3/5/2012 Kim Slater Crown Point, Indiana, USA 5:40 cst 7 seconds Traveling almost staight down. Slightly W-E. Left to right. I was facing south. Bright white light with blue towards the end and orange sparks and pieces coming off behind it. Slightly less bightness as the moon yes My daughter thought a plane was on fire and falling from the sky.

05MAR2012 Dallis Miller West Helena, Arkansas 05:37 CST. 10sec West to East. North Bright green like roman candle. VENUS Yes, it broke into two pieces Was low in the sky and very large and bright,came in at about shallow angle,about 20 to 25 degrees

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