There were around 20-30 people around me who all witnessed the same thing. I was setting my camera up at the time for the firework display that was due to start at 6pm. Somebody has to have a video. It was the brightest, longest lasting one I’ve seen so far. Incredible.
Location
Address
, England (GB)
Latitude
54° 59' 20.79'' N (54.989108°)
Longitude
1° 38' 2.72'' W (-1.634089°)
Elevation
106.134613m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-12-31 17:40 GMT
UT Date & Time
2017-12-31 17:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
338°
Moving
Facing azimuth
80°
First azimuth
90°
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
280°
Last elevation
55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
Light Blue, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
3-4 small cracks
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Deep crack
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
-
Remarks
The trail was bright and left several other trains as the object broke up
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Fragmentation started as the object was overhead and continued to break up 2-3 times before it headed toward the horizon
