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Observer
Name
Patricia R
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I am a retired Air Traffic Controller. The fireball had a slight trail as it crossed the sky and although predominantly white I am pretty sure there was some pale yellow. There was a slight curve noticeable to it’s trajectory.
Location
Address
, Scotland (GB)
Latitude
57° 36' 17.02'' N (57.604729°)
Longitude
3° 45' 34.57'' W (-3.759602°)
Elevation
22.031439m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-12-16 15:40 GMT
UT Date & Time
2021-12-16 15:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
251°
Moving
Facing azimuth
72°
First azimuth
90°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
55°
Last elevation
27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
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
-