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Observer
Name
Paul H
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It was very large and bright and lasted more than 3 sec. I thought it might have landed between Corbridge and Newcastle Airport, BUT NOT PLANE.. Incase very fast moving degree downward slop and a bright green ball of fire broke away from it (I'm a professional engineer)
Location
Address
Oakwood, England (GB)
Latitude
54° 59' 14.45'' N (54.987347°)
Longitude
2° 4' 42.6'' W (-2.078501°)
Elevation
124.525986m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-04-13 00:25 BST
UT Date & Time
2026-04-12 23:25 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
251°
Moving
Facing azimuth
111.99°
First azimuth
108.44°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
63.63°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Green, Orange, White
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
Breaking up with a vivid green breakaway