Reports Report 2685hn (Event 2685-2026)

Observer
Name Mark P
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Very bright and impressive fireball - probably have not seen a more impressive one
Location
Address Upminster, England (GB)
Latitude 51° 32' 58.43'' N (51.549563°)
Longitude 0° 15' 21.9'' W (0.256082°)
Elevation 19.887035m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-13 00:25 BST
UT Date & Time 2026-04-12 23:25 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 110°
Moving
Facing azimuth 24.61°
First azimuth 3.3°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 39.28°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Blue, Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Several flashes after the fireball went below the line of houses
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -