Aberdeen, Scotland — 5 December 1822
Globular intruder
“Soon after six o’clock, a most extraordinary meteor was observed, almost due north from Aberdeen. When first seen, it had the appearance of a large ball of the moon’s diameter; but descending towards the horizon, it formed the shape and appearance of a luminous fiery pillar; soon after which it ascended, and assumed its original globular form - again descended a little, and began to extend itself as before, when it suddenly vanished.”
Source: The Edinburgh Advertiser, 10 December 1822. Case: W356