I am an archaeological landscape investigator. I am experienced in the visual anaysis and interpretation of the unexpected. Initially I thought I was observing a falling firework. However, this light green object was too bright and too big to be a firework.
Location
Address
Pontardawe, Wales (GB)
Latitude
51° 42' 49.45'' N (51.713736°)
Longitude
3° 50' 34.03'' W (-3.842787°)
Elevation
100.908241m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-04-10 20:57 BST
UT Date & Time
2023-04-10 19:57 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
179°
Moving
Facing azimuth
206.16°
First azimuth
204.55°
First elevation
52°
Last azimuth
207.75°
Last elevation
27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
10°
Remarks
Glowing train, dark so couldn't see smoke trail
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Light intensity reached maximum just before it dissapeared
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As the object fell I observed two small fragments detaching. They paralleled the decent of the main body. They shone briefly before dissapearing.
