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Observer
Name
Sean G
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
First time we have seen a fireball and for that duration. We first thought it to be a satellite breaking up, due to orange/yellow fireball.
Expected to hear an associated sound, but heard nothing.
Location
Address
Warboys, England (GB)
Latitude
52° 24' 11.56'' N (52.40321°)
Longitude
0° 4' 29.42'' W (-0.07484°)
Elevation
31.70788m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-08-25 21:35 BST
UT Date & Time
2019-08-25 20:35 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
89°
Moving
Facing azimuth
269.06°
First azimuth
209.83°
First elevation
74°
Last azimuth
321.07°
Last elevation
69°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
brighter orange flash
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Broke up into about 3 pieces after a bright flash