Harrow residents were shocked to see one of the most prominent meteor sighting flying through the night sky across the borough yesterday evening.
Hundreds of people reported a meteor visible in the sky throughout London as The Met Office confirmed the sightings via their social media channels.
Th Met Office tweeted: “Reports of a meteor in the sky over the UK just now. If you managed to take any footage we’d love to see it.”
One Harrow resident said: “I’ve just seen the biggest meteor I’ve ever seen flying over my house, please tell me someone else has seen this? So beautiful and a clear night.”
The #meteor caught on camera in #Eastcote last night.
📹 @vjparekh pic.twitter.com/eoJScNIbSe
— Harrow Online (@harrowonline) January 10, 2023
Another Harrow Online member posted: “Did anyone else in Harrow see this too? (8:00 p.m.). Seemed to shoot across the sky for about 10 seconds and glowed all different colours. Wasn’t sure what I’d seen because it was so unusual. So pleased someone filmed it.”
Did you spot the meteor? If so be sure to comment on the Harrow Online Facebook page, or send any footage to WhatsApp 07999 293 922.
Chris Mitchell is the founder and editor of Harrow Online, Harrow’s leading local news platform.
He launched Harrow Online in 2010 as a Facebook page sharing local news and information. Since then, it has grown into a trusted source for breaking news, crime, council decisions, planning, transport, business and community stories across the borough.
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