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July 17, 1846
American Republican And Baltimore Daily Clipper
Baltimore, Maryland
What is this article about?
A brilliant meteor was sighted on Monday night around 9 o'clock in Maryland and Pennsylvania, described as the most splendid ever seen by locals, moving from southwest to northeast with a long tail and bright light.
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A Brilliant Meteor. The papers in various sections of Maryland and Pennsylvania, notice that on Monday night last, about 9 o'clock, one of the most splendid meteors, ever seen in this quarter of the world by the oldest inhabitants, was visible in the heavens for a few moments. Its course was from a southwest to a northeasterly direction, in the western quarter of the hemisphere. It was very large—resembling a massive ball of fire, with a long bright tail, and passed very gradually, reflecting a most brilliant light.
What sub-type of article is it?
Extraordinary Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Meteor
Sighting
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Brilliant Light
Where did it happen?
Maryland And Pennsylvania
Story Details
Location
Maryland And Pennsylvania
Event Date
Monday Night Last, About 9 O'clock
Story Details
Papers in Maryland and Pennsylvania reported a splendid meteor visible for a few moments, largest seen by oldest inhabitants, course from southwest to northeast in western hemisphere, resembling a massive ball of fire with long bright tail, passing gradually with brilliant light.