Reports Report 3525ed (Event 3525-2024)

Observer
Name Roger W
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Facing approx S - SW, in twilight , approx 2130, saw a fireball (very bright shooting star). It had no sound and was visible for about 2-5 seconds , fairly low in the sky. The timings and direction are approximate as I was out walking at the time.
Location
Address Upper Rissington, England (GB)
Latitude 51° 52' 16.47'' N (51.871241°)
Longitude 1° 41' 43.03'' W (-1.695285°)
Elevation 226.867538m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-07-18 21:30 BST
UT Date & Time 2024-07-18 20:30 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 129°
Moving
Facing azimuth 240°
First azimuth 210°
First elevation 39°
Last azimuth 250°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length
Remarks Glow trail
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -