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UK meteor shower: 60 fireballs reported in skies – News Shopper
A “massive meteor” has been seen breaking up in the sky across the UK tonight.
People throughout the UK have reported seeing several fireballs showering the darkened skies tonight.
The source is likely to be a meteor – space matter disintegrating as it enters the Earth’s atmosphere.
Some described hearing a “sonic boom” moments before the flash of light at around 9.54pm.
UK Meteor Network’s Twitter site account wrote: “We have received 60 fireball reports this evening.”
One of the eyewitnesses responded: “One of those reports is me – I honestly couldn’t believe my eyes!
“Most…
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