I was doing some astrophotography at the time and had just taken a break to make a cup of tea (telescope was pointing the other way, alas). Most spectacular meteor I have seen in my 65 years. Fabulous.
Location
Address
, England (GB)
Latitude
51° 52' 43.02'' N (51.88°)
Longitude
0° 55' 10.29'' W (0.92°)
Elevation
19.86m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-04-01 23:20 BST
UT Date & Time
2022-04-01 22:20 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
259.28°
First azimuth
244.8°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
280.84°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
20°
Remarks
Glowing white trail, broadening towards the ground then splitting into several parts with yellowish balls flaring out.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I think at least three fragments, the brightest towards the top.
