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The Tunguska Event: Eyewitness Account
Holcombe Ingleby, Dormy House Club, Brancaster,
England
“Curious Sun Effects
at Night,”
July 1st Letter to the Editor, The Times of London,
published Friday July 3, 1908
Sir, — Struck with the unusual brightness
of the heavens, the band of golfers staying here strolled toward the
links at 11 o’clock last evening in order that they might obtain
an uninterrupted view of the phenomenon. Looking northwards across the
sea they found that the sky had the appearance of a dying sunset of
exquisite beauty. This not only lasted but actually grew both in extent
and intensity till 2:30 this morning, when driving clouds from the east
obliterated the gorgeous colouring. I myself was aroused from sleep
at 1:15, and so strong was the light at this hour, that I could read
a book by it in my chamber quite comfortably. At 1:45 the whole sky,
N. and N.E., was a delicate salmon pink, and the birds began their matutinal
song. No doubt others will have noticed this phenomenon, but as Brancaster
holds an almost unique position in facing north to the sea, we who are
staying here had the best possible view of it.
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