The object was travelling at high velocity in a general Northeasterly direction and appeared from high overhead in a downward trajectory. It broke up into at least 3 parts and disappeared almost immediately thereafter. It was very bright yellow orange in colour. The sky was dark and completely clear of any cloud cover and the stars were clearly visible.
Location
Address
, Scotland (GB)
Latitude
56° 41' 41.79'' N (56.694942°)
Longitude
3° 43' 30.67'' W (-3.725186°)
Elevation
81.024078m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-09-07 21:17 BST
UT Date & Time
2021-09-07 20:17 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
45°
Moving
Facing azimuth
24.44°
First azimuth
45°
First elevation
80°
Last azimuth
39.47°
Last elevation
59°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Orange, Yellow
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
Object appeared to break up into at least 3 parts and disappeared almost immediately