Stray Asteroid or Unknown Meteor? Meteor Crash in Thailand Captured on Dashcam!

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A recent meteor crash in Thailand was captured on dashcam, showcasing a bright fireball lighting up the sky. Observers noted similar events, with one recalling a large bolide seen over Poland just days prior. The phenomenon evokes a sense of awe and reminds viewers of nature's unpredictability and power. There is speculation about whether the object was a stray asteroid or an unknown meteor. Such events prompt discussions about the importance of perspective in life.
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Every time I see one of these, I think that I should get a dash cam.
 
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yup saw that video a few days a go, another impressive fireball :smile:
 
I actually saw a similar large bolide over Poland last Sunday, also while traveling in a car. I think being in cars is what causes them, or something.
It's a crazy feeling when the immutable, dependable sky lights up like that all of a sudden - it's as if nature was waggling a finger at you, telling you it can kill you and everyone you love at any damn time it pleases, so you better keep some perspective on your life pretty please. :D
 
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perhaps it was a stray astroid or unknown meteor seen for the first tome
 

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