Reports Report 5215bt (Event 5215-2024)

Observer
Name Ken W
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks (Tesla dashcam video doesn't; really capture colours very well. I've clipped it to top right to remove the car in front number plate)
Location
Address , England (GB)
Latitude 51° 44' 15.57'' N (51.737658°)
Longitude 2° 13' 55.34'' W (-2.23204°)
Elevation 65.319366m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-09-14 20:20 BST
UT Date & Time 2024-09-14 19:20 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 239°
Moving
Facing azimuth 15.52°
First azimuth 60.25°
First elevation 64°
Last azimuth 30.19°
Last elevation 13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks large bright turning into downward fragments
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks several fragments fanning out - but partially hidden by trees