American Meteor Society

Reports Report 716br (Event 716-2018)

Observer
Name GFeorge A
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks This was a strong light that appeared low down over the horizon passing West to East travelling very fast for about 3 seconds when it ended abruptly. It had a strong green colour. I have seen shooting stars in the upper atmosphere but this was much larger and lower down. a magnificent sight
Location
Address , England (GB)
Latitude 51° 35' 24.35'' N (51.590098°)
Longitude 0° 31' 34.03'' W (0.526119°)
Elevation 18.915724m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-02-23 23:50 GMT
UT Date & Time 2018-02-23 23:50 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 258°
Moving
Facing azimuth 91.19°
First azimuth 104.93°
First elevation -
Last azimuth 76.66°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -