Reports Report 1848a (Event 1848-2020)

Observer
Name Stephen S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was looking for the Sky Link satellites. This was moving in opposite direction and fragmented. Very clear night, unfortunately trees and buildings obscured view after fragmented
Location
Address Tottington, England (GB)
Latitude 53° 36' 54.77'' N (53.615213°)
Longitude 2° 20' 16.69'' W (-2.33797°)
Elevation 142m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-04-20 21:26 BST
UT Date & Time 2020-04-20 20:26 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 176°
Moving
Facing azimuth 246.96°
First azimuth 252.06°
First elevation 57°
Last azimuth 259.1°
Last elevation 11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 15°
Remarks White trail
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Split into roughly 1/3 and 2/3rd just above horizon