Recorded using Watec 910HX & Computar 2.6mm f1.0 lens with SonotaCo UFO Capture Software. Meteor commenced at 21:54:42 GMT. Triangulation using data from Nick James (Essex) and Jim Rowe (East Barnet). Appears to have been a -4.5 sporadic with a mass (depending on whether you use Jacchia or Hawkins) between 1.7 and 3.6 kg and a diameter (depending on composition) between 76 and 132 mm. Tisserand Parameter is 4.09 suggesting asteroidal origin. Ground track and orbit at https://twitter.com/nemetodemeteor/status/1133106603241222145
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Location
Address
Ravensmoor, England (GB)
Latitude
53° 3' 27.17'' N (53.057546°)
Longitude
2° 34' 7.5'' W (-2.568749°)
Elevation
67.986664m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-05-22 22:54 BST
UT Date & Time
2019-05-22 21:54 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down to up
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
180°
First elevation
54°
Last azimuth
321°
Last elevation
77°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
-
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
Single fragment 4s after meteor initially became visible
