Originally thought it was some kind of floating lantern but there were no others, was very bright and had a good view looking down on Torbay from a hilltop.
Location
Address
, England (GB)
Latitude
50° 24' 49.37'' N (50.413715°)
Longitude
3° 33' 54.88'' W (-3.565244°)
Elevation
67.786591m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-01-29 18:50 GMT
UT Date & Time
2022-01-29 18:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
265°
Moving
Facing azimuth
20°
First azimuth
40°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
30°
Last elevation
28°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
3°
Remarks
a fainter glowing trail faded out as it disappeared