Reports Report 23vg (Event 23-2023)

Observer
Name Barry D
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address , England (GB)
Latitude 52° 16' 37.52'' N (52.27709°)
Longitude 0° 52' 10.78'' W (0.86966°)
Elevation 46.390743m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-01-09 20:00 GMT
UT Date & Time 2023-01-09 20:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 119°
Moving
Facing azimuth 280°
First azimuth 270°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 290°
Last elevation 19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It suddenly appeared in the West, travelling NW and falling towards horizon for 3-4 seconds before fragmenting and disappearing.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright round object for a few seconds then sparks trailing and extinguished immediately. Probably not massive object. Maybe space debris.