Reports Report 1202bdv (Event 1202-2021)

Observer
Name Iain W
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks I have seen meteor showers before or on one occasion a similar type meteor which I heard crackling and sparkling another one one-way the Meteors are so bright they records in shadows on the floor for this was by far the most spectacular it almost looks like a spacecraft breaking up on reentry
Location
Address Cheddar, England (GB)
Latitude 51° 16' 41.68'' N (51.278244°)
Longitude 2° 46' 42.68'' W (-2.778521°)
Elevation 20.179785m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-02-28 22:05 GMT
UT Date & Time 2021-02-28 22:05 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 120°
Moving
Facing azimuth 2.08°
First azimuth 358.34°
First elevation 52°
Last azimuth 43.42°
Last elevation 71°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 30°
Remarks It was long with pieces coming off as it went through the sky and sparkling
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Look like hundreds of little pieces as it was coming down in bits