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Observer
Name
Jan b
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
Fireball appeared and we observed it for approx 1 minute and as there were no high rise obstructions we had 180 degree view until it appeared to split in two. Brilliant white huge fireball with trail also white which continued until fireball split
Location
Address
Crowle, England (GB)
Latitude
53° 35' 27.14'' N (53.590871°)
Longitude
0° 49' 25.23'' W (-0.823674°)
Elevation
4.355387m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-12-31 17:35 GMT
UT Date & Time
2017-12-31 17:35 UT
Duration
≈45s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
267°
Moving
Facing azimuth
49°
First azimuth
75°
First elevation
33°
Last azimuth
338.45°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-27
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
90s
Length
20°
Remarks
Brilliant white and glowing
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It appeared to split in two
