Fireball gas trail evolution

Taken by Robert Barsa on April 21, 2020 @ Chrastné, Slovakia Click photo for larger image Camera Used: Unavailable Unavailable

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More images Details: During the observation of Lyrids meteor shower near the City of Košice, at a moment when I was looking at the rising Scorpion constellation, I've noticed some very strong source of light by the peripheral vision. As I've looked reflectively above my head, I was speechless staring at a meteor at least so bright as Venus, but I dare to say it was even brighter (like -6 mag). The fireball was moving very slow, having from what I've seen at least two outbursts, one with a very noticeable decay of the body when there were suddenly few paralel smaller streams of light easy distinguish. It was reminding me a decaying space ship or satelite entering the atmosphere. The trail lasted almost for a hour until it totally disappeared. Obviously, this meteor is not a member of the Lyrids shower, but such bright "uninvited guests" are always welcome. 23:45:30 UTC Sony A7III, Rokinon 12mm f/2.8, 20s ISO6400 You must be logged in to comment.