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Observer
Name
Mick C
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
I was observing the night sky facing south south east when I sensed a bright light to my left. I turned a full 90 degrees to see what I now know is a fireball. I have been a naked eye amateur astronomer for over 50 years and have never seen anything like it before.
Location
Address
Seaford, England (GB)
Latitude
50° 46' 49.26'' N (50.780349°)
Longitude
0° 6' 56.92'' W (0.11581°)
Elevation
21.842829m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-08-29 22:00 BST
UT Date & Time
2019-08-29 21:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
113°
Moving
Facing azimuth
23.66°
First azimuth
34.29°
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
43.58°
Last elevation
27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
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
No
Remarks
-
