American Meteor Society

Reports Report 992j (Event 992-2024)

Observer
Name Jackie M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving at the time and having a conversation hand free on the phone. I caught the bright flash to my right side. Unbelievable sight of the fireball very low in the sky. It was moving extremely fast. It felt very close by and I am surprised there was not a report of any damage to property . The fire was very visible followed by a white tail. I have never seen anything like this before
Location
Address , Northern Ireland (GB)
Latitude 54° 38' 5.57'' N (54.63488°)
Longitude 5° 38' 24.9'' W (-5.64025°)
Elevation 32.483593m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-02-20 17:52 GMT
UT Date & Time 2024-02-20 17:52 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 51°
Moving
Facing azimuth 319.76°
First azimuth -
First elevation -
Last azimuth 339.15°
Last elevation 1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -23
Color Orange, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -