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After the explosion there appeared an elliptic ring of 
illuminated vapour whose axis was nearly parallel to the 
horizon, having a bright appearance at its western extremity 
almost resembling the nucleus of a comet. The ring of 
vapour became gradually fainter, but was plainly visible 
for 20 minutes. The major axis of the ring which was 
parallel to the horizon was about twice the length of the 
minor axis. 
The night was beautifully fine, and many stars were 
visible, but the reflection of light in the west following 
sunset made the brightness of the ring not so great as it 
otherwise no doubt would have been. 
Any one who had not seen the fall of the meteor would 
certainly have taken the subsequent appearance for a comet. 
Mr. Dickinson communicated the following “Observation 
of the Occultation of Saturn, September 30, 1870,” by 
Mr. James Fellows. 
The opportunity for the observance of this phenomenon 
was unfavourable. The moon and planet being very low, 
and the latter much obscured by the dense atmosphere. 
The disappearance was not seen by me, but having arranged 
my telescope — one of 4 feet focal length, and 2£ aperture, 
and using a power of 50, I observed the reappearances as 
under noted, viz. : — 
Reappearance 7h. 12m. 45s. G.M.T. 
Last contact 7h. 13m. 20s. „ 
My watch having been carefully checked by the Town 
Hall clock at about 5 p.m., no appreciable error could exist. 
Place of observation, Ashton-upon-Mersey. 
