Reports Report 8087ab (Event 8087-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8087-2020
Observer
NameAlison Y
Experience Level5/5
RemarksIt was bright even in the bright post-sunset sky. I've observed many meteor showers and never seen anything like this.
Location
Address, England (GB)
Latitude52° 17' 59.48'' N (52.3°)
Longitude 0° 40' 53.4'' W (-0.68°)
Elevation44.07m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-25 15:40 GMT
UT Date & Time2020-12-25 15:40 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle111°
Moving
Facing azimuth344.41°
First azimuth311.74°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth49.53°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorGreen
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt broke up again with a flash and faded out in a couple of seconds
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt broke into a few pieces part way across the sky, which continued to move together. It had a long tail- maybe 5-10 deg