Reports Report 5441a (Event 5441-2025)

Observer
Name Andrew R
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving home. It was late and dark as it was close to midnight. Both my wife and I saw it.
Location
Address Westruther, Scotland (GB)
Latitude 55° 43' 16.42'' N (55.721229°)
Longitude 2° 41' 36.21'' W (-2.693391°)
Elevation 204.111877m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-08-29 23:55 BST
UT Date & Time 2025-08-29 22:55 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 123°
Moving
Facing azimuth 76.71°
First azimuth 76.53°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 93°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -19
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length -
Remarks A glowing train that lasted just a few seconds
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -