Reports Report 2823ew (Event 2823-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2823-2022
Observer
NameRobin R
Experience Level1/5
Remarks I am a 64 and I've seen three fireballs now - all since 2013. I am out late almost every evening walking the dog. I regularly observe aircraft and satellites. I cannot think of any explanation for my observation other than a small meteor breaking up very close to the ground or a small man-made object re-entering the atmosphere. It looked a little like a missile breaking up as it headed towards the ground at a shallow angle (There was no nearby military activity.) It was a very still and clear night and I just happened to be looking in exactly the right direction. So, I feel very confident about the information I have provided to you. This event was very different to my two other fireball experiences
Location
AddressWinslow, England (GB)
Latitude51° 56' 37.18'' N (51.94°)
Longitude 0° 53' 8.84'' W (-0.89°)
Elevation113.45m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-05-12 00:40 BST
UT Date & Time2022-05-11 23:40 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle103°
Moving
Facing azimuth270°
First azimuth255°
First elevation10°
Last azimuth277°
Last elevation10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorYellow/orange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThis was definitely not a firework but, for a slightly longer duration than a firework, the fireball fragmented in similar fashion but on a shallow trajectory towards the ground. (This fireball was travelling fast and breaking up close to the ground about 800 to 1800 yards away.