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Observer
Name
Bradley R
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
The direction of which the fireball travelled, was under the Orion constellation and closely below Sirius. It was very bright and travelled (at an estimate) from S 195% and S 155% where the object grew dim until was no longer visible.
Location
Address
Finedon, England (GB)
Latitude
52° 20' 20.7'' N (52.339083°)
Longitude
0° 39' 31.21'' W (-0.658669°)
Elevation
76.797432m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-02-24 18:55 GMT
UT Date & Time
2026-02-24 18:55 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
264°
Moving
Facing azimuth
174.54°
First azimuth
183.56°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
148.59°
Last elevation
21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
15°
Remarks
Glowing, slow moving, smoke trail after fireball.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
