I was flying across the North Sea a few years ago when a meteor trail appeared behind the FO's shoulder, and disintegrated about 1.5 seconds later in our 1 o'clock position. It looked level, a mile away, and about 1000 feet above us. However, I suspect that it was about 50 miles away and 50,000 feet above us, and very, very fast. At least, I hope so.
Anybody seen the Dilbert cartoon with Liz and the meteorite?