Reports Report 5538wz (Event 5538-2017)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Peter S |
| Experience Level | 1/5 |
| Remarks | I have seen a few meteors over the years which were just streaks of light across the sky. This meteor was much larger with a noticeable size at the head which then narrowed into the trail it left behind. This object, thoiugh faster than any aeroplane, was also much slower in its movement across the sky and remained in my sight for a much longer period, probably around 10 seconds as it moved across my sight line. The sky was clear at the time and my sight line was uninterupted during the whole period it was visible. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Bracebridge Heath, England (GB) |
| Latitude | 53° 11' 17.58'' N (53.188216°) |
| Longitude | 0° 32' 15.06'' W (-0.537517°) |
| Elevation | 76.172516m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2017-12-31 17:35 GMT |
| UT Date & Time | 2017-12-31 17:35 UT |
| Duration | ≈20s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up right to down left |
| Descent Angle | 266° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 359.01° |
| First azimuth | 21.99° |
| First elevation | 27° |
| Last azimuth | 308.84° |
| Last elevation | 21° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -19 |
| Color | Green, Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 7s |
| Length | 30° |
| Remarks | A glowing trail that stayed in the sky for the period stated |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | As the meteor moved North it looked like it was beginning to break up as the head got larger and appeared to be in at least 2 pieces, both of which were also beginning to break up. |