I was travelling in a car at the time and approximately facing the direction of the fireball when it first appeared. I am also an experienced observer and Solar system astronomer.
Location
Address
, Northern Ireland (GB)
Latitude
54° 38' 23.18'' N (54.639771°)
Longitude
5° 55' 6.15'' W (-5.918375°)
Elevation
5.343103m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-11-02 17:17 GMT
UT Date & Time
2021-11-02 17:17 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
260°
Moving
Facing azimuth
8.23°
First azimuth
357.04°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
309.6°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Definite fragmentation in last 1-2 seconds of the 4 second flight.
