American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3555ab (Event 3555-2016)

Observer
Name Gary k
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks I was facing the SW at my telescope and the flash behind me created my own shadow on the body of my scope. I had instantly assumed it was a firework but no sound. It was still in the sky by the time I turned round. I had not turned quickly as I was sitting. From my position the compass bearing of the event was 130 degrees.
Location
Address Farnham, England (GB)
Latitude 51° 14' 21.57'' N (51.239326°)
Longitude 0° 47' 15.61'' W (-0.787669°)
Elevation 138.143753m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-09-23 23:33 BST
UT Date & Time 2016-09-23 22:33 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 130°
Moving
Facing azimuth 217.02°
First azimuth 147.81°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 159.87°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 4s
Length 30°
Remarks Smoke trail
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -