What's third person point of view?

An outsider observing or narrating the story.

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person?page=2

Third person point of view is a narrative perspective in storytelling where the narrator refers to characters by their names or pronouns such as "he," "she," or "they," instead of using the first person pronoun "I" (used in first person point of view) or the second person pronoun "you" (used in second person point of view). In third person point of view, the narrator is an observer telling the story from an outside perspective, which allows the reader to see the events and experiences from multiple characters' viewpoints.

To identify whether a text is written in third person point of view, you can look for indicators such as the consistent use of character names or third person pronouns. Additionally, keep an eye out for descriptions and actions that are external to the narrator's thoughts and experiences, as this can suggest a third person perspective.

Here's an example of a passage written in third person point of view:

"Sarah walked down the street, her heart pounding with anticipation. She glanced nervously around, hoping no one would notice her. Suddenly, John appeared from around the corner. He smiled warmly at her and greeted, 'Hey, Sarah. Ready for the big day?'"

In this example, the narrator uses character names ("Sarah" and "John") and third person pronouns ("her," "he") to describe the actions and thoughts of the characters, thus indicating a third person point of view.