Observer |
Name |
Paul H |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
I have never seen a meteor in broad daylight be so bright and split into two pieces with a long trial. It was as bright as a Setting Sun! |
Location |
Address |
, England (GB) |
Latitude |
51° 54' 11.08'' N (51.903077°)
|
Longitude |
0° 33' 30.56'' W (0.55849°)
|
Elevation |
60.131264m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2020-12-25 15:40 GMT
|
UT Date & Time |
2020-12-25 15:40 UT
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
92° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
9° |
First azimuth |
296.82° |
First elevation |
25° |
Last azimuth |
29.27° |
Last elevation |
25° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-16 |
Color |
Yellow |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
3s |
Length |
3° |
Remarks |
Bright yellow |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
The meteor split into two peices one was large the other was half the size |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
The meteor split into two pieces one was large the other half the size |