Reports Report 1191s (Event 1191-2025)

Observer
Name Ian B
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks I have witnessed meteors before but mainly what appeared high altitude and what I’d class as regular meteor showers or spontaneous events. This one was so much brighter than I have ever witnessed but also it appeared much lower altitude.
Location
Address Glenfield, England (GB)
Latitude 52° 38' 55.48'' N (52.648745°)
Longitude 1° 12' 23.05'' W (-1.206404°)
Elevation 74.962685m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-02-26 18:35 GMT
UT Date & Time 2025-02-26 18:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 123°
Moving
Facing azimuth 170°
First azimuth 160°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 200°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 10°
Remarks Very bright train that persisted after the object had travelled
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Appeared to split into two or three fragments right at the end of its streak