Large fireball recorded over Krugersdorp, South Africa
A large fireball was observed and recorded over the South African city of Krugersdorp at 16:59 UTC (18:59 SAST) on August 22, 2017.
The object had a bright blue-green color and lasted for more than 4 seconds. It was recorded by Jan Breytenbach over Krugersdorp but residents of Welkom, Free State and Vanderbijlpark in Gauteng also reported seeing the event.
"Clear as a daylight! It was a once in a lifetime sight," an eyewitness from Vanderbijlpark said.
Video courtesy Jan Breytenbach
A similar meteor, although it seems it lasted much longer, was recorded streaking across the early morning sky over Roodepoort, a city in the Greater Johannesburg area, Gauteng Province on June 15, 2017.
The object was recorded about 04:00 UTC (06:00 SAST) on the road from Golf Club Terrace into Constantia Drive.
Video courtesy Brett Odendaal
Featured image: Bright fireball over Krugersdorp, South Africa on August 22, 2017. Credit: Jan Breytenbach
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