Observer |
Name |
Katriona J |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
The fireball appeared from behind the cloud over the sea, and went over our heads on the beach, onto the mainland |
Location |
Address |
, England (GB) |
Latitude |
54° 55' 25.99'' N (54.923887°)
|
Longitude |
1° 21' 47.58'' W (-1.363217°)
|
Elevation |
- |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-12-31 17:30 GMT
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-12-31 17:30 UT
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
98° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
81.34° |
First azimuth |
49.06° |
First elevation |
56° |
Last azimuth |
271.89° |
Last elevation |
45° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-18 |
Color |
Light Green ball, orange tail |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
A small piece broke off the ball, then the rest of the ball broke up |