Multi-colored meteor in the southern sky

[Nowisee]

Just saw a beautiful, very bright, multi-colored (thinking ROY G BIV) meteor to the south of Chiang Mai. Lasted about less than 2 seconds.

The first one I've seen with this color...water vapor in atmosphere???

Edited November 2, 2015 by Nowisee

[Happy Grumpy]

Lottery numbers.

[JDGRUEN]

It is a meteorite as it likely struck the earth ... or perhaps spent satellite debris. I have seen reports from mid south Thailand -- Krabi - Koh Lanta. Koh Phangan... With some great photos... And it seems to have broken up into several large pieces.

Edited November 2, 2015 by JDGRUEN

[Zyxel]

Saw it here in Bangkok, going from East to West, beautiful colors indeed!

[eyecatcher]

The wife was quite excited she saw it at 8.45 here over the Rak Thanon restaurant.....and said it was multicoloured and first time she saw something so spectacular.

Of course i didnt believe a word of it......so she suggested we go back to the Ping to see where it crashed

[Tywais]

Some reports and photos in the Pattaya forum - http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/867659-comet-seen-in-pattaya-sky/

[Tywais]

Maybe to do with this. Earthsky.org

Yay! We’ve been hearing reports of Taurid fireballs. The South Taurid shower should reach its peak between midnight and dawn on November 5, 2015. Meteor rates are relatively low, but you won’t care if you see a fireball! Later this month, the North Taurids and Leonids will take place. Follow the links below to learn what to expect from the South Taurids and for meteor showers during the rest of 2015.

Late night November 4 until dawn November 5, 2015, the South Taurids
The meteoroid streams that feed the South (and North) Taurids are very spread out and diffuse. That means the Taurids are extremely long-lasting (September 25 to November 25) but usually don’t offer more than about 7 meteors per hour. That is true even on the South Taurids’ expected peak night. The Taurids are, however, well known for having a high percentage of fireballs, or exceptionally bright meteors. Plus, the other Taurid shower – the North Taurids – always adds a few more meteors to the mix during the South Taurids’ peak night. In 2015, the slim waning crescent moon coming up before dawn will not seriously obtrude on this year’s South Taurid meteor shower. The South Taurids should produce their greatest number of meteors in the wee hours – between midnight and dawn – on November 5. Remember, it’ll be possible to catch a fireball or two!

[Tywais]

Or the Leonids

2015 Leonid meteor shower

The Leonids will peak on November 17 and November 18 in 2015. A waxing crescent moon means that the sky will be dark enough to easily view the shower. We suggest that observers try their luck after midnight.

The Leonids peak around mid-November.©iStockphoto.com

The Leonid meteor shower is annually active in the month of November and usually peaks around November 16 or 17. The shower is called Leonids because its radiant or the point in the sky where the meteors seem to emerge from, lies in the constellation Leo.

The Leonids occur when the Earth passes through the debris left by the comet Tempel-Tuttle. The comet takes around 33 years to make one orbit around the Sun.

People can view about 20 meteors an hour at the peak of the Leonids meteor shower.

[Tywais]

More reports here - http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/867662-huge-asteroid/

[MaeJoMTB]

I saw it too from MaeJo.

In the South South East of the sky.

Thought it was a firework.

Edited November 2, 2015 by MaeJoMTB

[cyberfarang]

There have been reports of comets and asteroids passing close to the Earth recently. The doom merchants are claiming it`s the end of the world.

Maybe that has something to do with it.

[AlQaholic]

I can see 9 bumps on that picture, lottery number 9 then.

[HasipHasip5]

I saw either this meteor or another last night. I live in Sangkhom, Nongkhai.

[gandalf12]

And they said nothing could exist on Mars lol

[FangFerang]

Colors demonstrate chemical composition. There is a chart for it. http://webmineral.com/help/FlameTest.shtml#.VjhWdNIrLIU

[jerrybeirne]

i was on the promenade by the river in vientiene looking over towards thailand.

firstly there was two shooting stars then followed by what most people think was a meteorite.

most impressive.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

And they said nothing could exist on Mars lol

Dammit! Don't get that close only to butcher it.

"The chances of anything coming from Mars, are a million to one", he said..

Edited November 5, 2015 by WinnieTheKhwai