Reports Report 5538ahm (Event 5538-2017)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Douglas J |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | At first I assumed it was a firework for new years, but once I saw it I realised A) it was to fast to be a firework B) there was no sound at all and C) the way it tracked across the sky for 30 or more seconds looked like a it it was falling from the sky, I followed it behind my house and was just in awe in how bright and how fast it was going. Best thing I have ever seen in the sky and I've seen the northern lights! |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | , Scotland (GB) |
| Latitude | 55° 55' 33.25'' N (55.925904°) |
| Longitude | 3° 10' 21.24'' W (-3.172566°) |
| Elevation | 76m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2017-12-31 17:30 GMT |
| UT Date & Time | 2017-12-31 17:30 UT |
| Duration | ≈45s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up left to down right |
| Descent Angle | 95° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 185° |
| First azimuth | 160° |
| First elevation | 60° |
| Last azimuth | 200° |
| Last elevation | 40° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -17 |
| Color | Blue, Light Blue |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | It broke apart into 3-4 smaller pieces |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | The smaller pieces broke off and tailed behind slightly slower. |