Reports Report 5215en (Event 5215-2024)

Observer
Name Olivia K
Experience Level 5/5
Remarks I have a PhD in astronomy (galaxies) and have seen talks at the RAS for UK fireball alliance members
Location
Address , England (GB)
Latitude 51° 34' 30.87'' N (51.575241°)
Longitude 0° 42' 51.24'' W (-0.714232°)
Elevation 25m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-09-14 20:20 BST
UT Date & Time 2024-09-14 19:20 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 242°
Moving
Facing azimuth 2.8°
First azimuth 49.02°
First elevation 59°
Last azimuth 4.87°
Last elevation 29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color 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 Clumps of brighter material sparking off towards tail of object