Reports Report 4104e (Event 4104-2016)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Marcus F |
| Experience Level | 1/5 |
| Remarks | The time I saw the event is approximate as I was running on the coastal path at night, I first noticed an orange hue on the sea across the bay towards Cardigan Island, I looked up to see a large orange ball descending at a slight angle. I initially thought it a distress flare falling, but there had been no ascent, only a short descent. There was no noticeable noise, and as the 'fireball' ended, it brightened somewhat. I didn't notice a plume, but I had a head torch on which would have prevented me from having an unimpaired view (because of its glare) Amazing to see....whatever it was :) |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | , Wales (GB) |
| Latitude | 52° 6' 52.98'' N (52.114716°) |
| Longitude | 4° 43' 47.88'' W (-4.729966°) |
| Elevation | 106.088486m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2016-10-22 20:26 BST |
| UT Date & Time | 2016-10-22 19:26 UT |
| Duration | ≈1.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up left to down right |
| Descent Angle | 170° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 30° |
| First azimuth | 30° |
| First elevation | 60° |
| Last azimuth | 32° |
| Last elevation | 42° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -5 |
| Color | Orange |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Brightened as it terminated, resembled an emergency flare |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |