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Observer
Name
Alexander P
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Caught by chance whilst driving home. Thought it was a firework at first then noticed it was traveling too fast and in much different trajectory for a firework. Have no doubt this was a meteor burning up in the atmosphere. Felt very lucky to see this!
Location
Address
North Shields, England (GB)
Latitude
55° 0' 23.46'' N (55.006517°)
Longitude
1° 27' 19.34'' W (-1.455371°)
Elevation
34.412392m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-03-26 21:05 BST
UT Date & Time
2022-03-26 21:05 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
207°
Moving
Facing azimuth
240°
First azimuth
240°
First elevation
64°
Last azimuth
240°
Last elevation
60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Orange, 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
No
Remarks
-