Reports Report 5249bb (Event 5249-2023)

Observer
Name Darren D
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I initially thought this was an aircraft approaching the local airport until I saw the fragmentation
Location
Address Stockton-on-Tees, England (GB)
Latitude 54° 40' 44.37'' N (54.678993°)
Longitude 1° 30' 3.71'' W (-1.501031°)
Elevation 102.1334m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-09-10 02:43 BST
UT Date & Time 2023-09-10 01:43 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 176.9°
First azimuth 244.36°
First elevation 44°
Last azimuth 128.82°
Last elevation 37°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -19
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks 2 pieces broke away from the main body directly from the rear