Reports Report 427v (Event 427-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 427-2018
Observer
NameRachel J
Experience Level2/5
RemarksWe were outside with our telescope, this was amazingly bright and very orange. Absolutely stunning to see and would love to know more
Location
Address, England (GB)
Latitude52° 16' 54.25'' N (52.28°)
Longitude 0° 54' 6.6'' W (-0.9°)
Elevation111.96m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-01-31 22:35 GMT
UT Date & Time2018-01-31 22:35 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle253°
Moving
Facing azimuth195.95°
First azimuth208.43°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth158.57°
Last elevation18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length20°
RemarksGlowing orange trail, brighter flash and then fragmentation
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksBrighter flash as it dipped closer to horizon followed by approx 4 sections fragmented
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksBrighter flash and then approx 4 fragments