Reports Report 5538aan (Event 5538-2017)

Observer
Name Nigel H
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Fireball appeared yellowish at core with light green halo. Shape ellipsoid, slightly tapered to rear long axis along path of travel. Fireball pulsate slightly. Flight looked very straight and horizontal.
Location
Address Corby Glen, England (GB)
Latitude 52° 48' 47.11'' N (52.813087°)
Longitude 0° 31' 9.28'' W (-0.519245°)
Elevation 68.937729m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-12-31 17:31 GMT
UT Date & Time 2017-12-31 17:31 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 267°
Moving
Facing azimuth 25.39°
First azimuth 28.83°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 326.63°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 20°
Remarks Glowing train that tapered of at end. Slight pulsation in train.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -