Reports Report 427v (Event 427-2018)

Observer
Name Rachel J
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks We were outside with our telescope, this was amazingly bright and very orange. Absolutely stunning to see and would love to know more
Location
Address , England (GB)
Latitude 52° 16' 54.25'' N (52.281736°)
Longitude 0° 54' 6.6'' W (-0.901834°)
Elevation 111.959045m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-01-31 22:35 GMT
UT Date & Time 2018-01-31 22:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 253°
Moving
Facing azimuth 195.95°
First azimuth 208.43°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 158.57°
Last elevation 18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 20°
Remarks Glowing orange trail, brighter flash and then fragmentation
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Brighter flash as it dipped closer to horizon followed by approx 4 sections fragmented
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Brighter flash and then approx 4 fragments