Dr Ian Griffin Photo: Craig BaxterA bright ‘‘orange and green’’ light over the Otago Peninsula sent emergency services scrambling yesterday morning. A police spokeswoman said a Highcliff Rd resident called about 7.15am when they thought they saw a flare in the Sandfly Bay area. Police immediately alerted Dunedin Search and Rescue, Maritime New Zealand and the Coastguard of a possible rescue situation. So we’re not sure exactly what this person saw.’’The light was seen across Dunedin and as far away as Balclutha. It only lasted for about 2 seconds, if that.’’Dunedin astronomer Dr Ian Griffin said the description had all the hallmarks of a meteor.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 09, 2020 14:48 UTC