I was driving at the time but it was in my direct view. The higher sky was clear but low lying fog on horizon when the ball & train went out of sight it could have been behind this fog line. No reports seen of any air accidents in that area.
Location
Address
Market Drayton, England (GB)
Latitude
52° 54' 39.25'' N (52.910903°)
Longitude
2° 27' 2.2'' W (-2.450612°)
Elevation
92.040512m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-01-19 17:08 GMT
UT Date & Time
2020-01-19 17:08 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
182°
Moving
Facing azimuth
72.79°
First azimuth
69.97°
First elevation
40°
Last azimuth
69.98°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-4
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
6°
Remarks
Glowing white train heading down to the horizon disappeared at same point the ball terminated. Sky was getting dusk but not dark.
