“So low in the sky, genuinely thought it was coming to land”
Lin Mathers
Many people around the country were getting ready for a night of festivities when they spotted the phenomenon in the night sky.
A huge circular object was seen travelling at rapid speed above the Earth, visible for many revellers.
The mysterious bright green object was also spotted in the sky above Yorkshire.
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Sue Hymond wrote: “Absolutely amazing colour, knew it wasn’t a firework, too big.
“What an experience, sight for sore eyes on New Years Eve.”
Lin Mathers wrote on Twitter: “Bright blue/green light sped across the sky, over the castle towards Denaby Crags.
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“So low in the sky, genuinely thought it was coming to land. Stunning sight! breathtaking.”
Visit Doncaster also wrote: “Wow! Sensational celestial sights spotted over Doncaster. An amazing green meteor soared over the racecourse just now.”
Here’s my dashcam video from the M606 heading north into Bradford. Timed 17:33hrs #meteor #fireball #shootingstar pic.twitter.com/6kmQbgF42R
— Ken Miller (@Baildonhome) December 31, 2017
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Theories for the unidentified flying object have been a meteor, aliens and a lost fighter jet.
The International Meteor organisation confirmed in twas a very bright meteor, which split into two before disappearing from view.