Reports Report 7218b (Event 7218-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7218-2021
Observer
NameAlan F
Experience Level5/5
RemarksI was travelling in a car at the time and approximately facing the direction of the fireball when it first appeared. I am also an experienced observer and Solar system astronomer.
Location
Address, Northern Ireland (GB)
Latitude54° 38' 23.18'' N (54.64°)
Longitude 5° 55' 6.15'' W (-5.92°)
Elevation5.34m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-11-02 17:17 GMT
UT Date & Time2021-11-02 17:17 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle260°
Moving
Facing azimuth8.23°
First azimuth357.04°
First elevation25°
Last azimuth309.6°
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorLight Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksDefinite fragmentation in last 1-2 seconds of the 4 second flight.