Reports Report 5380h (Event 5380-2021)

Observer
Name Alan S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The object was travelling at high velocity in a general Northeasterly direction and appeared from high overhead in a downward trajectory. It broke up into at least 3 parts and disappeared almost immediately thereafter. It was very bright yellow orange in colour. The sky was dark and completely clear of any cloud cover and the stars were clearly visible.
Location
Address , Scotland (GB)
Latitude 56° 41' 41.79'' N (56.694942°)
Longitude 3° 43' 30.67'' W (-3.725186°)
Elevation 81.024078m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-09-07 21:17 BST
UT Date & Time 2021-09-07 20:17 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 45°
Moving
Facing azimuth 24.44°
First azimuth 45°
First elevation 80°
Last azimuth 39.47°
Last elevation 59°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Object appeared to break up into at least 3 parts and disappeared almost immediately