Reports Report 2823ew (Event 2823-2022)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Robin R |
| Experience Level | 1/5 |
| Remarks | I am a 64 and I've seen three fireballs now - all since 2013. I am out late almost every evening walking the dog. I regularly observe aircraft and satellites. I cannot think of any explanation for my observation other than a small meteor breaking up very close to the ground or a small man-made object re-entering the atmosphere. It looked a little like a missile breaking up as it headed towards the ground at a shallow angle (There was no nearby military activity.) It was a very still and clear night and I just happened to be looking in exactly the right direction. So, I feel very confident about the information I have provided to you. This event was very different to my two other fireball experiences |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Winslow, England (GB) |
| Latitude | 51° 56' 37.18'' N (51.943661°) |
| Longitude | 0° 53' 8.84'' W (-0.885788°) |
| Elevation | 113.450455m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2022-05-12 00:40 BST |
| UT Date & Time | 2022-05-11 23:40 UT |
| Duration | ≈1.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up left to down right |
| Descent Angle | 103° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 270° |
| First azimuth | 255° |
| First elevation | 10° |
| Last azimuth | 277° |
| Last elevation | 10° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -15 |
| Color | Yellow/orange |
| 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 | This was definitely not a firework but, for a slightly longer duration than a firework, the fireball fragmented in similar fashion but on a shallow trajectory towards the ground. (This fireball was travelling fast and breaking up close to the ground about 800 to 1800 yards away. |