This report has been linked to the following event: Event 677-2021
Observer
Name
Jamie P
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I have a dashcam that may have captured the image but I cannot extract the footage until I return home on Friday night. I was driving north on the A3 at 70mph so the exact location and direction that I entered may not be accurate - hopefully the dashcam will indicate a more accurate location. It was very bright indeed and appeared to be a bolide.
Location
Address
, England (GB)
Latitude
51° 1' 56.61'' N (51.03°)
Longitude
0° 54' 29.11'' W (-0.91°)
Elevation
65.46m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-02-04 05:41 GMT
UT Date & Time
2021-02-04 05:41 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
205°
Moving
Facing azimuth
49.17°
First azimuth
50.93°
First elevation
39°
Last azimuth
43.73°
Last elevation
12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
30°
Remarks
It looked like sparks that were left in the sky behind it
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
There was an obvious explosion that was a lighter colour than the initial sight (white as opposed to light yellow) which faded v quickly
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
There were several fragments that carried on but faded away
