Haute-Garonne, France · 2012-12-13 · from the GEIPAN archive
A pilot reports his observation made during flight: on December 13, 2012 at 16:48 (UT), he observes (in the 030° Toulouse direction) the East-West passage of a green meteorite at an estimated altitude between 45,000 and 60,000 ft. The brief description suggests a meteoroid re-entry into the atmosphere (meteorite fall). This period of the year corresponds to the peak of the Geminid meteor shower (coming from the Northeast horizon at that time); Very numerous observations took place on December 12 and 13, by automatic cameras or observers. Nevertheless, GEIPAN has not received any other testimony simultaneous to this one. GEIPAN classifies this case "B" probable observation of meteoroid fall.
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