Reports Report 5509e (Event 5509-2018)

Observer
Name Gary K
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Schieder-Schwalenberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (DE)
Latitude 51° 54' 38.11'' N (51.910587°)
Longitude 9° 9' 20.85'' E (9.155793°)
Elevation 161.235443m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-12-12 20:37 CET
UT Date & Time 2018-12-12 19:37 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 103°
Moving
Facing azimuth 155.85°
First azimuth 147.05°
First elevation
Last azimuth 165.44°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Blue, Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 25°
Remarks The train was consistent in length and widened slightly towards the end. The colours were also consistent. No smoke was visible. A noticeable white glow was visible at the front of the train.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -