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Observer
Name
C E
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This was by far the brightest meteorite/fireball I have witnessed. it was not yet dark. It moved from south to south-south-west in a relatively horizontal trajectory for several seconds before burning up.
Location
Address
, England (GB)
Latitude
50° 36' 8.52'' N (50.602368°)
Longitude
4° 8' 43.99'' W (-4.145552°)
Elevation
203.788834m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-07-18 21:40 BST
UT Date & Time
2024-07-18 20:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
98°
Moving
Facing azimuth
174.62°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
46°
Last azimuth
243.92°
Last elevation
49°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Light Yellow
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
Very bright then broke apart during combustion
