Reports Report 10076an (Event 10076-2025)

Observer
Name Philip M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I have seen dozens of meteors including some big ones. This was 1 of a kind in my observations. VERY fast, I'd estimate twice the speed of any I've seen, burnt bright red at the core, for a second or so.
Location
Address , England (GB)
Latitude 53° 43' 30.28'' N (53.725078°)
Longitude 1° 39' 6.43'' W (-1.651786°)
Elevation 82.709778m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-20 00:15 GMT
UT Date & Time 2025-12-20 00:15 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 100°
Moving
Facing azimuth 125°
First azimuth 110°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 145°
Last elevation 55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -23
Color Bright white, burned red briefly at the core
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 30s
Length
Remarks looked like a contrail, 2 thin parallel lines
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -