This report has been linked to the following event: Event 532-2021
Observer
Name
Roger L
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Caught in peripheral vison so did not see its entirety. Sky still quite light, very few stars, object probably ended in Pegasus heading for the SW horizon. Was on way to get a better view of Mercury.
Location
Address
, Scotland (GB)
Latitude
55° 58' 4.14'' N (55.97°)
Longitude
3° 35' 55.41'' W (-3.6°)
Elevation
120.56m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-01-24 17:29 GMT
UT Date & Time
2021-01-24 17:29 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
204°
Moving
Facing azimuth
220°
First azimuth
230°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
206.45°
Last elevation
40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It seemed to broaden and brighten then vanished.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It is decades since I have seen one as bright. I have seen several fragment. This brief view of it gave the impression that there may have been some fragmentation but could not be sure.
