Reports Report 383cf (Event 383-2024)

Observer
Name Chris W
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was so bright and fast that I expected to hear a sonic boom but none heard. Sky was clear, frosty -5C, no wind.
Location
Address , England (GB)
Latitude 51° 40' 42.42'' N (51.67845°)
Longitude 2° 22' 5.58'' W (-2.368216°)
Elevation 190.822769m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-01-18 18:15 GMT
UT Date & Time 2024-01-18 18:15 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 218°
Moving
Facing azimuth 273.13°
First azimuth 287.91°
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth 275.5°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2.5s
Length
Remarks A broad vapour trail in one section of its path, as if affected by atmospheric conditions.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Got progressively larger, the largest I have ever witnessed, and became intensely bright green instantly and then nothing, no fragmentation observed.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -