A 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)
Latitude
51° 0' 33.15'' N (51.01°)
Longitude
0° 27' 22.2'' W (-0.46°)
Elevation
26.2m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-05-12 00:40 BST
UT Date & Time
2022-05-11 23:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
100°
Moving
Facing azimuth
282.86°
First azimuth
268.46°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
286.47°
Last elevation
22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Light Blue (neon blue with red ish sparks). blue was similar to the colour of an acetylene torch
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Fragmentation 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).
