Wasn't that the sky falling?

[wendy_waring]

Just now, heading down to the shore for an evening walk, out over the water, I saw the arc and burn of a meteor, but much clearer and closer than I've ever seen before.  It's one of the things I love about living in Australia, seeing meteors on a regular basis.  I don't know whether it's because I'm outside at night more than I would have been in

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[carolryles]

I always see more when I'm walking near the sea at night. Less light pollution towards the horizon, I guess, compared to walking in the middle of a city. Though that's just my guess. And it always gives me a thrill, no matter how tiny the meteor is.

[wendy_waring]

Yes, better horizon (although the fantastical part of my brain piped up: it's the sea, calling them home. Silly brain), and less light. That must be it.

Isn't it lovely, that thrill? When you're walking with someone and you point: "Look, a falling star!" (though you know it's not a star, it doesn't matter). And then, with the right people, there's a hush, and the next few minutes you walk along scanning the skies, buoyed up with grand pleasure. Even for just a little zipping nugget. Me too, always thrilled by it.