[meteorite-list] Tailess Meteors?

almitt almitt at kconline.com
Sat Nov 6 01:18:10 EST 2004


Hi Tom and all,

If you saw a meteor with no tail then chances are it was headed straight toward
you!! These are the ones to listen to see if any sound occurs a few seconds to a
couple of minutes later in the event material makes it to the ground. All my
best to you!

--AL

Tom AKA James Knudson wrote:

> Hello List,
> I saw a meteor that left no trail.  It was a kind of yellowish orange color.
> I have not seen a meteor with no tail, is this common?  And what would cause
> this?
>
> Thanks, Tom
> peregrineflier <><




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