Reports Report 1820a (Event 1820-2021)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Leo S |
| Experience Level | 5/5 |
| Remarks | Slow bright white (cool white/slightly blue tinted) -5 mag. broke into 2 fragments, one of which noticeably fell behind the other, both of which disappeared quickly/simultaneously after fragmentation. Smooth light curve, with no significant flares (perhaps a small brightening during the fragmentation event itself) or terminal burst. 15-20 deg path (slightly down) below Leo suggesting radiant in S. Bootees, or beyond. 2-3 sec duration. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | , England (GB) |
| Latitude | 52° 52' 24.32'' N (52.873421°) |
| Longitude | 1° 22' 24.48'' W (-1.373466°) |
| Elevation | 35.305656m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2021-03-22 00:39 GMT |
| UT Date & Time | 2021-03-22 00:39 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up left to down right |
| Descent Angle | 95° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 156.4° |
| First azimuth | 190.22° |
| First elevation | 45° |
| Last azimuth | 230.15° |
| Last elevation | 33° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -5 |
| Color | cool white/slightly blue tinted |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | broke into 2 fragments, one of which noticeably fell behind the other, both of which disappeared quickly/simultaneously after fragmentation. Smooth light curve, with no significant flares (perhaps a small brightening during the fragmentation event itself) or terminal burst. |