Reports Report 2340t (Event 2340-2024)

Observer
Name Dave M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was looking for the northern lights display and noticed the fireball nearly overhead which was travelling from an east to west direction.
Location
Address Cuffley, England (GB)
Latitude 51° 42' 53.87'' N (51.714965°)
Longitude 0° 6' 50.89'' W (-0.114136°)
Elevation 71.363045m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-05-11 00:15 BST
UT Date & Time 2024-05-10 23:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 98°
Moving
Facing azimuth 23.49°
First azimuth 7.24°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 68.88°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks A rushing sound similar to a quiet firework
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -