This report has been linked to the following event: Event 658-2015
Observer
Name
Jack T
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I only saw the end of this fireball and was only alerted by the bright flash as I was initially looking in the opposite direction for the Northern Lights!
Location
Address
Kiltarlity (GB)
Latitude
57° 24' 57.74'' N (57.42°)
Longitude
4° 29' 37.71'' W (-4.49°)
Elevation
163.87m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-03-15 21:30 GMT
UT Date & Time
2015-03-15 21:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
250°
Moving
Facing azimuth
177.41°
First azimuth
206.93°
First elevation
38°
Last azimuth
132.85°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The fireball broke up on its descent into three pieces