American Meteor Society

Reports Report 2488q (Event 2488-2022)

Observer
Name Edward G
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Photo
Location
Address Longcross, England (GB)
Latitude 51° 22' 30.2'' N (51.375055°)
Longitude 0° 36' 12.27'' W (-0.603407°)
Elevation 61.277489m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-04-21 20:45 BST
UT Date & Time 2022-04-21 19:45 UT
Duration ≈45s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 169°
Moving
Facing azimuth 244.24°
First azimuth 256.4°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 229.47°
Last elevation 63°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 15s
Length 3°
Remarks When I first saw the object it was a cone shaped white cloud, after about 15 seconds the cloud became detached from the object and dispersed after 5 seconds
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks After the cloud became detached from the object it had a bright flare then disappeared
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -