There was some cloud cover that evening. The fireball (if that's what it was) looked similar to seeing a wintery "watery" sun on a slightly cloudy day.
Location
Address
, England (GB)
Latitude
53° 37' 36.13'' N (53.626704°)
Longitude
2° 59' 53.28'' W (-2.998132°)
Elevation
2.966215m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-12-13 17:48 GMT
UT Date & Time
2018-12-13 17:48 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
251°
Moving
Facing azimuth
225.98°
First azimuth
282°
First elevation
27°
Last azimuth
271.6°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
0.2s
Length
20°
Remarks
A brief glowing train. There was some cloud cover which made the fireball hazy and the trail less distinct.
