This report has been linked to the following event: Event 740-2023
Observer
Name
Mark D
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I thought it was a shooting star at first but when it split into 2 trails I knew it wasn’t. The flash was not mega bright but bright enough that I saw it. I was driving down the M55 motorway at the time so it was quite dark.
Location
Address
, England (GB)
Latitude
53° 48' 14.9'' N (53.8°)
Longitude
2° 49' 36.7'' W (-2.83°)
Elevation
21.35m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-02-04 22:50 GMT
UT Date & Time
2023-02-04 22:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
198°
Moving
Facing azimuth
90°
First azimuth
90°
First elevation
65°
Last azimuth
70°
Last elevation
40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As it appeared the first fireball came through, it stopped and after about 2 seconds another smaller trail after that appeared and within 3.5 seconds it was over. I think it fragmented at the second half.
