Reports Report 7975c (Event 7975-2023)

Observer
Name Michael R
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I am an amateur astronomer and have observed several meteorites over 6 decades. This was one of the best examples I've seen.
Location
Address Whitehaven, England (GB)
Latitude 54° 32' 19.32'' N (54.5387°)
Longitude 3° 34' 4.74'' W (-3.567982°)
Elevation 94.656563m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-12-14 23:25 GMT
UT Date & Time 2023-12-14 23:25 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 227°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 72.08°
First elevation 23°
Last azimuth 50.82°
Last elevation 17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color White, blue, yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 30°
Remarks Glowing trail, fragmenting
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Very bright bright flash, ball or pear shape.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Fragmented trail.