The star just appeared as I went outside gazing at other stars and the moon.It made a very quick descent and disappeared just before the horizon.It was a truly wondrous sight even though it only lasted for approximately 4 or 5 seconds.
Location
Address
, England (GB)
Latitude
52° 25' 10.91'' N (52.419697°)
Longitude
1° 58' 27.81'' W (-1.974393°)
Elevation
160.404892m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-01-31 22:30 GMT
UT Date & Time
2018-01-31 22:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
243°
Moving
Facing azimuth
140°
First azimuth
161.26°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
145.16°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The fragmentation changed colour as it lowered to the horizon and then just disappeared.
