Reports Report 5677f (Event 5677-2025)

Observer
Name Amanda W
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I have seen a couple of shooting stars before, but this was something very different. It appeared so much larger, closer and much brighter than anything I’ve seen before. Also I was struck by the deep yellow/golden colour.
Location
Address , England (GB)
Latitude 52° 15' 21.76'' N (52.256045°)
Longitude 0° 24' 5.16'' W (0.401433°)
Elevation 26.145847m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-09-08 23:45 BST
UT Date & Time 2025-09-08 22:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 107°
Moving
Facing azimuth 221.52°
First azimuth 235.62°
First elevation 27°
Last azimuth 240.62°
Last elevation 18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -4
Color Yellow Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 10°
Remarks The train seemed to have sparks coming from it as it disappeared
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Sparks, like a firework, appeared for a couple of seconds after the tail disappeared.