Reports Report 5538rm (Event 5538-2017)

Observer
Name Helen J
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It appeared very low in the sky, it had the size and speed of a ‘sideways’ flare, but became brighter as it moved across the sky
Location
Address , England (GB)
Latitude 54° 57' 25.18'' N (54.956994°)
Longitude 1° 52' 2.44'' W (-1.867344°)
Elevation 121.356163m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-12-31 17:30 GMT
UT Date & Time 2017-12-31 17:30 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 257°
Moving
Facing azimuth 108.9°
First azimuth 106.4°
First elevation 23°
Last azimuth 290.75°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color White with blue/green tail
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It broke into two pieces, one larger, in front. It became more white before it broke up