This report has been linked to the following event: Event 221-2018
Observer
Name
Adam P
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
The fireball disappeared behind houses so I couldn’t see it for long but it seemed significantly closer than any other shooting star ive seen to the point it looked like aircraft wreckage on fire!
Location
Address
, England (GB)
Latitude
50° 50' 13.08'' N (50.84°)
Longitude
0° 9' 57.3'' W (-0.17°)
Elevation
41.66m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-01-19 02:24 GMT
UT Date & Time
2018-01-19 02:24 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
93°
Moving
Facing azimuth
13.88°
First azimuth
40.49°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
85.4°
Last elevation
37°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
Looked like closer/larger shooting star or wreckage