Reports Report 5042e (Event 5042-2025)

Observer
Name Plamen S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks At approximately 02:30 AM local time (EEST) on August 15, 2025, two observers (Plamen and Ivo) witnessed a bright fireball while standing outside in the area of Golemo Malovo, Bulgaria (42.9135622, 23.0247651). The object appeared suddenly and was clearly visible to both observers – one seeing it directly, and the other catching it with peripheral vision. It moved rapidly downward with a vivid greenish-white glow, leaving a thick, bright trail behind. The head of the object was slightly rounded and glowing intensely. The trajectory was steep, as if it was about to impact the ground, but the fireball extinguished just before apparent contact with the surface. No sound or sonic boom was heard, and no fragmentation was observed. The sky was clear, with minimal moonlight interference. The duration of the event was around 1 to 2 seconds. It was significantly brighter than the full moon, with high contrast and sharp visibility. The event left a strong visual impression due to the intensity and apparent proximity of the fireball.
Location
Address Големо Малово, Софийска област (BG)
Latitude 42° 54' 48.77'' N (42.913548°)
Longitude 23° 1' 29.19'' E (23.024776°)
Elevation 733.311462m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-08-16 02:30 EEST
UT Date & Time 2025-08-15 23:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 152°
Moving
Facing azimuth 43.72°
First azimuth 38.15°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 54.89°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Зелен, Светлозелен, Бял
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -