Reports Report 924a (Event 924-2021)

Observer
Name Karen W
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Hi. I didn't report this straight away as I'm not actually sure what I saw, but it's been on my mind! I have seen one amazing fireball before (and reported it with you) but this was completely different. As I was standing facing a friend (5.4" tall) I saw a very bright white light just to the side of her head. It was approximately as bright as the moon, and around the same size. It did not travel across the sky but seemed to come out straight towards me. Im not sure quite how to describe it except like a large white pulse perhaps like a beacon or an explosion in slow motion. I didn't see any debris or trail. It lasted approx 1and a half seconds. I still see it clearly in my mind but it's difficult to find the words to describe. There were no aircraft in that area at the time. I guess that's maybe not much help but I shall always be wondering what I saw! Many thanks
Location
Address Spittal, England (GB)
Latitude 55° 45' 16.29'' N (55.754525°)
Longitude 1° 59' 16.43'' W (-1.987897°)
Elevation 4.862474m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-01-22 18:15 GMT
UT Date & Time 2021-01-22 18:15 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 35°
First azimuth 35°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 35°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -