American Meteor Society

Reports Report 427cp (Event 427-2018)

Observer
Name Julian H
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was driving and my partner in the passenger seat said "what's that in the sky" and I still had time to look up and left and see a very bright light with bits breaking off it and appearing to burn up. First time i've ever seen anything like it and much more interesting than the usual streak from a meteorite.
Location
Address , England (GB)
Latitude 51° 45' 3.11'' N (51.750864°)
Longitude 1° 17' 44.05'' W (-1.295569°)
Elevation 63.272903m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-01-31 22:35 GMT
UT Date & Time 2018-01-31 22:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 260°
Moving
Facing azimuth 80°
First azimuth 80°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 75°
Last elevation 58°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Between orange and yellow
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 Bits breaking off and appearing to burn up