Reports Report 3942i (Event 3942-2021)

Observer
Name PAUL B
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Langtoft, England (GB)
Latitude 52° 41' 51.26'' N (52.697572°)
Longitude 0° 20' 26.51'' W (-0.340697°)
Elevation 8.413407m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-07-21 21:47 BST
UT Date & Time 2021-07-21 20:47 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 172°
Moving
Facing azimuth 170.59°
First azimuth 168.75°
First elevation 61°
Last azimuth 169.38°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Started as a very bright light, like burning magnesium. Then a quick flash. It appeared to be heading almost vertically down.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks After the quick flash, split into approximately 6/7 bright pieces which faded quickly.