This report has been linked to the following event: Event 427-2018
Observer
Name
A H
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
For a moment I thought it was a firework, I have seen shooting stars on the odd occasion but this seemed to last considerably longer. I didn’t look at the time so 10pm is not precise.
Location
Address
Shamley Green, England (GB)
Latitude
51° 11' 16.63'' N (51.19°)
Longitude
0° 31' 46.08'' W (-0.53°)
Elevation
51.35m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-01-31 22:00 GMT
UT Date & Time
2018-01-31 22:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
264°
Moving
Facing azimuth
244.02°
First azimuth
307.25°
First elevation
26°
Last azimuth
206.29°
Last elevation
23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The light was fairly large, it appeared to break into smaller lights as it disappeared