Reports Report 2898r (Event 2898-2026)

Observer
Name Chris N
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks as the brightness faded towards the end of its visible arc, it appeared to fragment slightly more throughout
Location
Address , England (GB)
Latitude 50° 45' 6.76'' N (50.751879°)
Longitude 1° 17' 53.97'' W (-1.298325°)
Elevation 31.772736m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-18 21:20 BST
UT Date & Time 2026-04-18 20:20 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 271°
Moving
Facing azimuth 109.99°
First azimuth 118.02°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 106.78°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks almost looked like it was sparking like a sparkler or bright magnesium firework