Reports Report 1252bq (Event 1252-2026)

Observer
Name Matthew W
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks This was a large orange and yellow fireball shoot across the sky with a large trail before it disappeared. It looked as if it was on a slight downward trajectory however was very high in the sky still.
Location
Address , England (GB)
Latitude 51° 59' 59.2'' N (51.999777°)
Longitude 0° 58' 24.76'' W (-0.973544°)
Elevation 82.801178m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-24 18:45 GMT
UT Date & Time 2026-02-24 18:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 261°
Moving
Facing azimuth 130.23°
First azimuth 186.66°
First elevation 59°
Last azimuth 107.39°
Last elevation 57°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks Hard to explain but there was a strange sound in the air which caused my self and another to look up.
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -