Observer |
Name |
Peter S |
Experience Level |
4/5
|
Remarks |
I was driving west on the motorway, but with another observer who also saw the event. |
Location |
Address |
, England (GB) |
Latitude |
53° 44' 44.61'' N (53.745724°)
|
Longitude |
0° 49' 27.48'' W (-0.8243°)
|
Elevation |
4.877909m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2018-10-20 20:36 BST
|
UT Date & Time |
2018-10-20 19:36 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
Descent Angle |
210° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
270° |
First azimuth |
320° |
First elevation |
45° |
Last azimuth |
270° |
Last elevation |
10° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-8 |
Color |
Light Green |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Unknown |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
The head was slightly flattened, mushroom shaped. There were orangish fragments, then a large flash as it disappeared. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
As above, it left a white vapour trail which remained. |