I've seen 'shooting stars' many times before which are quite small in comparison (like a normal star) and go across sky in a horizontal manner when looking directly upwards. I've seen one other 'fireball' (about 20 years ago) and remember making the same comment at that time as this occurrence of 'what was that' and realised it was something very different being much larger (in the case today twice the size of Jupiter that is currently showing) and a bit of a wow moment knowing that it was unusual and rare to see. It was quick and in a direction directly towards the ground at 7 o'clock angle (rather than across the sky) and really bright giving a dramatic effect. I didn't report the sighting 20 years ago as the internet was different then but knowing this is a significant sighting and being well pleased I saw it I knew there would be a place (and good reason) to report it online now.
Location
Address
Barnham, England (GB)
Latitude
52° 37' 48'' N (52.63°)
Longitude
0° 0' 36'' W (0.01°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-12-08 22:04 GMT
UT Date & Time
2022-12-08 22:04 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
220°
Moving
Facing azimuth
105°
First azimuth
135°
First elevation
69°
Last azimuth
100°
Last elevation
33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
it was brightest at the point just before it was no longer seen - burning out I assume?
