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Observer
Name
Shaun G
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I was driving a train on the avoiding line at Sleaford heading towards spalding. When out to the left side of us I noticed a bright light which had tail heading towards us and Sleaford. Which flew just in front off us and passed over the railway track before it disappeared.
Location
Address
Sleaford, England (GB)
Latitude
53° 0' 14.29'' N (53.003969°)
Longitude
0° 23' 34.54'' W (-0.392927°)
Elevation
14.041691m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-09-22 04:50 BST
UT Date & Time
2020-09-22 03:50 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
85°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
85°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
260°
Last elevation
38°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
8s
Length
12°
Remarks
Smoke trail
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-