American Meteor Society

Reports Report 23un (Event 23-2023)

Observer
Name Sally G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This was an incredible sight and I had to check what I'd seen as it was unlike any shooting star I've seen before. I initially thought it was a drone as it had been so bright and vivid. When I searched on Facebook, I was amazed at how many others had seen it and how widespread the sighting was.
Location
Address , England (GB)
Latitude 51° 23' 0.95'' N (51.383598°)
Longitude 1° 23' 1.71'' E (1.383808°)
Elevation 23.814734m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-01-09 20:02 GMT
UT Date & Time 2023-01-09 20:02 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 112°
Moving
Facing azimuth 265.38°
First azimuth 255.85°
First elevation 17°
Last azimuth 274.82°
Last elevation 9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -