I have seen a lot of shooting stars (as a casual observer) but this is the most dramatic one I've ever seen. It felt closer and brighter (and slightly slower) than any I've ever seen. I've never witness the 'fragmentation' before either.
Location
Address
, England (GB)
Latitude
51° 7' 59.52'' N (51.133201°)
Longitude
0° 28' 45.5'' W (-0.479305°)
Elevation
57.330215m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-01-10 06:00 GMT
UT Date & Time
2025-01-10 06:00 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
94°
Moving
Facing azimuth
243.44°
First azimuth
324.22°
First elevation
34°
Last azimuth
106.66°
Last elevation
33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-17
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
5°
Remarks
A glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It seemed to separate into 2 fragments that then disappeared?
