A stunning meteor was captured on camera as it blazed through the atmosphere over the UK. The incident was witnessed by amateur photographer Mark Liney while he was out taking pictures of the Northern Lights on Thursday night. Liney, aged 48, quickly grabbed his camera and headed to a high vantage point in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, after an app alerted him to a potential display of the aurora borealis nearby.
As he snapped shots of the captivating night sky at Claxby Radar Tower, Liney unknowingly caught the meteor streaking across the sky against the backdrop of the Northern Lights. The meteor was part of the Epsilon Perseids Meteor shower. Liney, who works as a campervan converter, described the moment as a stroke of luck, saying, “It wasn’t until I looked up close that I saw the meteor. It was a ‘right place right time’ moment.”
The photograph captured by Liney has since garnered attention for its rarity and beauty. The stunning image of the meteor against the Northern Lights serves as a reminder of the wonders that can be witnessed in the night sky. The incident has sparked interest and awe among viewers, highlighting the captivating nature of celestial events.
This event serves as a reminder of the beauty and mystery of the universe that surrounds us, inviting us to look up and marvel at the wonders that unfold above our heads. It also underscores the importance of being prepared to seize unexpected moments of beauty and inspiration, just as Liney did when he captured this breathtaking image.