This report has been linked to the following event: Event 427-2018
Observer
Name
Beth T
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
Unexpected visual experience whilst putting crystals out in full moon light! Kind of felt mesmerising and special Decided to search and see if any other sightings had been posted anywhere on line Gut instinct that I should report my experience so I hope this is helpful
Location
Address
, England (GB)
Latitude
51° 20' 54.47'' N (51.35°)
Longitude
0° 27' 50.3'' W (-0.46°)
Elevation
18m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-01-31 22:31 GMT
UT Date & Time
2018-01-31 22:31 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
260°
Moving
Facing azimuth
247.62°
First azimuth
285.31°
First elevation
34°
Last azimuth
196.55°
Last elevation
26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-26
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
4s
Length
5°
Remarks
Clear skies and happened to be looking ahead to the sky and a glowing ball caught my attention in my peripheral vision to my right Clearly moving at speed as a bright orange glowing ball and then little pieces seemed to break off in a trail before disappearing totally No smoke No sound Travelled almost horizontally but also dipping down and dispersed in the air where I could still clearly see
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Sudden and contained within the size of the ball size Trail of smaller fragments in trail breaking away before totally disappearing
