Reports Report 4590bf (Event 4590-2017)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Forster J |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | I was closing my balcony curtains (2nd floor) when i saw the fireball. Initially due to the colour i thought it was a firework, but when realising the trajectory and distinctive tail, I realised it was a fireball. The sky was clear at that point and it was clearly visible above the surrounding houses even through London's light pollution. After leaving a sizeable golden trail it brightened, then dimmed and finished in a what i guess was a terminal explosion. I then went straight out onto the balcony to look for more, and listen for any explosions, but saw and heard nothing further. This took place at about 30 seconds past midnight on Friday 24th/Sat 25th. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | , England (GB) |
| Latitude | 51° 25' 59.65'' N (51.433236°) |
| Longitude | 0° 7' 4.98'' W (-0.118049°) |
| Elevation | 63.576279m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2017-11-25 00:01 GMT |
| UT Date & Time | 2017-11-25 00:01 UT |
| Duration | ≈1.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up left to down right |
| Descent Angle | 132° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 234.84° |
| First azimuth | 223.51° |
| First elevation | 16° |
| Last azimuth | 236.57° |
| Last elevation | 6° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -14 |
| Color | Purple, Green, Light Green, Red |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 1s |
| Length | 15° |
| Remarks | a golden trail |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Initially bright, then dimmed before giving a second flash and disappearing. |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |