Reports Report 2171i (Event 2171-2018)

Observer
Name Edmund P
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Was observing noctilucent clouds when it appeared. Strikingly bright fireball
Location
Address Bomere Heath, England (GB)
Latitude 52° 46' 14.3'' N (52.77064°)
Longitude 2° 46' 55.53'' W (-2.782092°)
Elevation 96.053314m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-06-23 00:15 BST
UT Date & Time 2018-06-22 23:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 164°
Moving
Facing azimuth 360°
First azimuth 325°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 360°
Last elevation 11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Fireball suddenly brightened from about -4 to -12 mag then disappeared about 10-12 deg high more or less due north
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -