We were setting up the equipment in the observatory when I looked up and saw the meteor. Have posted the observation in Stargazers Lounge. It did not fade but gave me the impression that it skipped out of the atmosphere. We waited about 5 mins to listen for a sonic boom but none was heard. Smoke train was very persistent and was still visible after 35 mins
Location
Address
Cross Houses, England (GB)
Latitude
52° 39' 43.37'' N (52.662048°)
Longitude
2° 41' 5.99'' W (-2.684998°)
Elevation
68.120377m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-07-30 21:59 BST
UT Date & Time
2020-07-30 20:59 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
88°
Moving
Facing azimuth
190°
First azimuth
160°
First elevation
65°
Last azimuth
250°
Last elevation
61°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-26
Color
White very bright
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
99.99s
Length
99.99°
Remarks
The smoke train was not visible at first due to the light sky at dusk but became visible as the sun went down. The smoke train started where the meteor was first seen and stopped where it disappeared
