·

Very bright fireball explodes over northern Germany

very-bright-fireball-explodes-over-northern-germany

A very bright fireball exploded over northern Germany around 20:56 UTC (21:56 CET) on November 6, 2017. The event lasted between 3 and 20 seconds.

The American Meteor Society (AMS), received 23 reports by 13:00 UTC, November 8. The event was seen from Germany, Sweeden, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, and France. 

YouTube video

Video courtesy T. Nielsen, AMS

Nobody mentioned sound associated with the event but 3 eyewitnesses said they've seen the object fragment.

Germany fireball November 6, 2017 heatmap

Fireball over northern Germany on November 6, 2017 – heatmap. Credit: AMS

Fireball over northern Germany on November 6, 2017. Location: Eberswalde, DE. Credit: T. Schröder

Fireball over northern Germany on November 6, 2017. Location: Norway. Credit: S. Midtskogen

Featured image: Fireball over northern Germany on November 6, 2017. Credit: T. Nielsen, AMS

Share:

Commenting rules and guidelines

We value the thoughts and opinions of our readers and welcome healthy discussions on our website. In order to maintain a respectful and positive community, we ask that all commenters follow these rules:

  • Treat others with kindness and respect.
  • Stay on topic and contribute to the conversation in a meaningful way.
  • Do not use abusive or hateful language.
  • Do not spam or promote unrelated products or services.
  • Do not post any personal information or content that is illegal, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate.

We reserve the right to remove any comments that violate these rules. By commenting on our website, you agree to abide by these guidelines. Thank you for helping to create a positive and welcoming environment for all.

One Comment

Leave a reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *