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The Meteor, as seen near Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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The Meteor, as seen near Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Meteor, as seen near Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, 1856...a very large and beautiful meteor was seen to descend rapidly from the zenith...a small streak of vapoury light was seen to rush from a great elevation, gradually increasing in breadth, and as it reached the denser atmosphere, its head became intensely brilliant - descended with increased velocity, and, leaving a broader train, suddenly exploded, and fell in sparks towards the earth...the cloud which it left behind expanded in size, and about the middle spread out considerably in the form of a crescent, as if the upper and lower portions were acted upon by the wind, from its greater lightness, while the more massy crescent-shaped portion remained stationary, rolling over and over in vast volumes, not unlike cumulus clouds brilliantly lit up in a clear sunlight...The ruins in the Sketch are the noted remains of Corfe Castle'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This image captures the awe-inspiring sight of The Meteor as it was witnessed near Corfe Castle in Wareham, Dorset, in 1856. The event began with a "very large and beautiful meteor" descending swiftly from the sky, leaving a trail of vapor in its wake. As it approached the denser atmosphere, the meteor's head grew intensely bright, and with increased velocity, it left behind a broader train. Suddenly, it exploded in a shower of sparks, heading towards the earth. The meteor's demise was not the end of the spectacle, however. The cloud it left behind expanded rapidly, with the upper and lower portions appearing to be influenced by the wind. The lighter upper portion took on the shape of cumulus clouds, billowing and rolling in the clear sunlight, while the denser, more massy lower portion remained stationary. In the background of this extraordinary scene, the ruins of Corfe Castle can be seen. These historic remains, a noted landmark in Dorset, add a sense of timelessness to the image, reminding us that even as the natural world continues to astound and inspire us, the passage of time leaves its mark on all things.
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