Reports Report 2488al (Event 2488-2022)

Observer
Name Thomas D
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Determined to be Falcon 9 launch deorbit burn. Could clearly see starlink train preceding the engine plumes and rocket body/engine burning.
Location
Address Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Wallonia (BE)
Latitude 50° 40' 19.73'' N (50.672146°)
Longitude 4° 36' 57.87'' E (4.616075°)
Elevation 121.722206m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-04-21 21:50 CEST
UT Date & Time 2022-04-21 19:50 UT
Duration ≈45s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 269°
Moving
Facing azimuth 215.56°
First azimuth 251.57°
First elevation 19°
Last azimuth 158.67°
Last elevation 19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -