Reports Report 9038cb (Event 9038-2021)

Observer
Name Darren S
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks I was driving heading north on the m52 so couldn't give it my full attention. It entered my view under the rear view mirror and disappeared before leaving the windscreen.
Location
Address Catshill, England (GB)
Latitude 52° 38' 42.86'' N (52.64524°)
Longitude 1° 35' 46.07'' W (-1.596131°)
Elevation 71.227402m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-12-14 18:00 ?
UT Date & Time 2021-12-14 18:00 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 250°
Moving
Facing azimuth 10°
First azimuth 25°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 340°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 15°
Remarks Glowing trail, with a bright 'head leading it. Stayed mostly the same with some smaller sparks falling off.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Some smaller sparks falling off about 5 not many.