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Observer
Name
John R
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
Quadrantid meteor coming from direction of Ursa Major. So bright I thought it was a low flying aircraft but much too fast. Very long trail - visible for 4 seconds with trail. Wonderful sighting, almost horizontal with horizon.
Location
Address
Dalham, England (GB)
Latitude
52° 13' 42.43'' N (52.228452°)
Longitude
0° 31' 18.97'' W (0.521935°)
Elevation
54.28561m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-01-03 20:28 GMT
UT Date & Time
2025-01-03 20:28 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
94°
Moving
Facing azimuth
45°
First azimuth
45°
First elevation
15°
Last azimuth
65°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-4
Color
Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
20°
Remarks
Glowing string of white beads
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Mostly upward and uneven in direction
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
