(meteorobs) Meteor/comet sighting

[GLDSKTR at aol.com]

This sounds like a large fireball meteor. A comet wouldn't move  through 
the sky that quickly. Comets move slowly, night after night. Meteors  last a 
few seconds, most of the time.
Based on your description, it sounds like you caught a great  sighting!
 
Anthony
Florida, USA
 
 
In a message dated 3/9/2012 11:28:05 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
ramirez711 at live.co.uk writes:

Hi, I  live in Airdrie, scotland and hav seen what I believe to be a low 
passing  comet or meteor at around 21:45 today headin south. It was a large 
burning orb  (more teardrop shaped), white/yellow in colour tainted with green 
and had a  long tail. It caught my eye due its size and speed. My partner, 
son and nephew  all seen this and it seemed to disappear, possibly passing 
behind think layer  of cloud. Is anyone able to tell me if this was an 
expected comet/meteor? If  so is it named? This is the first time we've seen 
anything like this so we're  a little excited. Any clarification you offer would 
be  appreciated.

Thanks

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