Reports Report 264c (Event 264-2022)

Observer
Name Ryan W
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Photo
Location
Address Portlethen, Scotland (GB)
Latitude 57° 3' 30.38'' N (57.058439°)
Longitude 2° 6' 28.23'' W (-2.107843°)
Elevation 19.702898m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-01-09 17:53 GMT
UT Date & Time 2022-01-09 17:53 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 312°
Moving
Facing azimuth 70°
First azimuth 160°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 70°
Last elevation 55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 30°
Remarks Glowing trail, similar colour to fireball lasting a few seconds.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Just prior to fading, the fireball seemed to split into two, with one section moving forward from the other.