Reports Report 23vg (Event 23-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 23-2023
Observer
NameBarry D
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
Address, England (GB)
Latitude52° 16' 37.52'' N (52.28°)
Longitude 0° 52' 10.78'' W (0.87°)
Elevation46.39m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-09 20:00 GMT
UT Date & Time2023-01-09 20:00 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle119°
Moving
Facing azimuth280°
First azimuth270°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth290°
Last elevation19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorYellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt suddenly appeared in the West, travelling NW and falling towards horizon for 3-4 seconds before fragmenting and disappearing.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksBright round object for a few seconds then sparks trailing and extinguished immediately. Probably not massive object. Maybe space debris.