Reports Report 2823dm (Event 2823-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2823-2022
Observer
NameDavid H
Experience Level3/5
RemarksA truly amazing sight. I have seen many shooting stars and observed perseids meteor shower etc. This was totally different due to significant size and brightness.
Location
Address, England (GB)
Latitude51° 0' 33.15'' N (51.01°)
Longitude 0° 27' 22.2'' W (-0.46°)
Elevation26.2m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-05-12 00:40 BST
UT Date & Time2022-05-11 23:40 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle100°
Moving
Facing azimuth282.86°
First azimuth268.46°
First elevation35°
Last azimuth286.47°
Last elevation22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorLight Blue (neon blue with red ish sparks). blue was similar to the colour of an acetylene torch
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksFragmentation was red sparks (similar to shooting star but sparks seemed to be projected from the sides). Light did “burn out” at end of sighting. Size of fireball was one third of visible moon (approx three quarters of full moon).