A bright meteor in South Africa from 1956

Summary

In February 1956, a witness in Victoria West, South Africa, observed an unusual aerial phenomenon classified as a meteor. The object appeared suddenly from a luminous cloud, stopped, accelerated, and finally exploded without making any sound. Its bright green color illuminated the surrounding countryside, catching the observer's attention. The object moved in a northerly direction and was described as a giant drop of water. Despite its strange appearance, researchers concluded it was an astronomical meteor. The detailed description from the observer, along with the lack of noise and the final explosion, supports this interpretation.