This report has been linked to the following event: Event 427-2018
Observer
Name
Bob W
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
My location is 51 degrees 3 minutes North, 0 degrees 19 minutes West. The fireball was first observed at 205 degrees and disappeared at 235 degrees on a compass. During that time the fireball dropped approx 5 degrees. It was travelling at least 3 to 4 times faster the a low flying commercial plane ( we are close to Gatwick Airport and have planes flying over us constantly)..
Location
Address
, England (GB)
Latitude
51° 4' 46.81'' N (51.08°)
Longitude
0° 18' 13.93'' W (-0.3°)
Elevation
67.18m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-01-31 22:30 GMT
UT Date & Time
2018-01-31 22:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
225°
First azimuth
225°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
180°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
2°
Remarks
an afterglow following the fireball, orange in colour which faded within a second
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
a small piece (approx one eighth) of the fireball broke off and went upwards but disappeared after approx 1.5 to 2 seconds
