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Observer
Name
Sharon M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was struck by how low this was and how it really looked like a fireball that eventually burned out. I was concerned that it would go all the way to the earth as it felt quite low (I was in a traffic jam at Minishant at the time)
Location
Address
, Scotland (GB)
Latitude
55° 23' 38.66'' N (55.394072°)
Longitude
4° 38' 17.26'' W (-4.638129°)
Elevation
46.89217m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-11-23 17:15 GMT
UT Date & Time
2016-11-23 17:15 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
96°
Moving
Facing azimuth
253.59°
First azimuth
194.28°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
270.14°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
30°
Remarks
black smoke trail as the flash burned out
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
light went brighter then burned out
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-