I have seen many shooting stars over the years, this was very much brighter and clearly visible before dark. If will seek a second observer for confirmation and advise if I find one.
Location
Address
, County Cork (IE)
Latitude
52° 7' 52.04'' N (52.131122°)
Longitude
8° 19' 4.06'' W (-8.317794°)
Elevation
74.446175m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-02-20 17:50 GMT
UT Date & Time
2024-02-20 17:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
91.52°
First azimuth
91.31°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
91.39°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The object appeared to brighten and swell, as if breaking up. There was no obvious trail(s) after that
