Reports Report 1202bnn (Event 1202-2021)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Roger S |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | I was unsure whether I was observing a meteor or a single firework descending. Whilst only lasting about 2 seconds, it appeared to be dimming and reducing in speed as it descended. I expected it to disappear from view behind a nearby (1 mile) hill, but when it persisted in view with the hill behind, I realised it was very close and thought it must be a firework. Just as it was dimming, its path changed to approx horizontal near buildings. I thought then that it must have been a firework, whilst the speed was not in keeping. I am now sure I saw a fragment fall to earth, after realising all the other reports. The sudden change of trajectory, I now realise was it striking something near to ground! |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | , England (GB) |
| Latitude | 51° 44' 44.54'' N (51.745706°) |
| Longitude | 2° 14' 20.02'' W (-2.238894°) |
| Elevation | 49.430435m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2021-02-28 21:55 GMT |
| UT Date & Time | 2021-02-28 21:55 UT |
| Duration | ≈1.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up left to down right |
| Descent Angle | 140° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 128.21° |
| First azimuth | 109.88° |
| First elevation | 27° |
| Last azimuth | 127.63° |
| Last elevation | 13° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -8 |
| 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 | - |