Reports Report 2823nz (Event 2823-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2823-2022
Observer
NameToby L
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI saw a streak of white which got brighter towards front and the tail turned orange as the front flashed brighter before disappearing behind close tree cover (about 20feet away). This was observed from a second floor window.
Location
AddressWatlington, England (GB)
Latitude52° 39' 58.41'' N (52.67°)
Longitude 0° 23' 34.69'' W (0.39°)
Elevation8.3m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-05-12 00:45 BST
UT Date & Time2022-05-11 23:45 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle121°
Moving
Facing azimuth270°
First azimuth245.48°
First elevation34°
Last azimuth258.19°
Last elevation11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorBright white head orange tail white streak behind that
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThe glow of the fireball accelerated in intensity as it got closer to the horizon before disappearing behind trees
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-