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Mystery fireball lights up sky in Victoria and Tasmania
Monday, March 5, 2012 21:08
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A FIERY meteor has lit up the sky over Victoria and Tasmania.
The object, described as a glowing red fireball moving horizontally across the sky about 10.45pm (AEDT) on Sunday, was an unusual sight for this time of year, according to astronomer David Reneke.
Observers say the meteor was visible for about 20 seconds.
Professor Reneke says he and his colleagues are at a loss to explain the timing and exact nature of the meteor.
It may have been a slow-moving piece of rock that ignited or a piece of space junk, he said.
“It’s unprecedented, we don’t seem to be in a meteor shower period at the moment,” Professor Reneke said.
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