Observer | |
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Name | Robin R |
Experience Level | 1/5 |
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 | |
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Address | Winslow, England (GB) |
Latitude | 51° 56' 37.18'' N (51.94°) |
Longitude | 0° 53' 8.84'' W (-0.89°) |
Elevation | 113.45m |
Time and Duration | |
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Local Date & Time | 2022-05-12 00:40 BST |
UT Date & Time | 2022-05-11 23:40 UT |
Duration | ≈1.5s |
Direction | |
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Moving direction | From up left to down right |
Descent Angle | 103° |
Moving | |
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Facing azimuth | 270° |
First azimuth | 255° |
First elevation | 10° |
Last azimuth | 277° |
Last elevation | 10° |
Brightness and color | |
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Stellar Magnitude | -15 |
Color | Yellow/orange |
Concurrent Sound | |
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Observation | No |
Remarks | - |
Delayed Sound | |
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Observation | No |
Remarks | - |
Persistent train | |
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Observation | No |
Duration | - |
Length | - |
Remarks | - |
Terminal flash | |
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Observation | No |
Remarks | - |
Fragmentation | |
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Observation | Yes |
Remarks | This 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. |