Observer |
Name |
Omer G |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
The trajectory was suspiciously linear, which is what made me think that this was a fireball and not a flare. |
Location |
Address |
(GB) |
Latitude |
50° 54' 33.2'' N (50.909221°)
|
Longitude |
1° 22' 47.49'' W (-1.379859°)
|
Elevation |
- |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-12-31 17:30 GMT
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-12-31 17:30 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
Descent Angle |
265° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
1.76° |
First azimuth |
29.94° |
First elevation |
28° |
Last azimuth |
8.16° |
Last elevation |
17° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-7 |
Color |
Green, Light Yellow, White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Unknown |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
The object started as a bright point-like white/light yellow but, just before it disappeared behind the buildings, green flames were visible. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |