Track of object estimated as NE
Elevation angular "altitude" of trail estimated plus or minus 2 or 3 degrees based on looking up current position of Jupiter and star in heavens above.
Definitively nothing blue visible in the event from my position - ambient lighting quite bright due to lamppost at bus stop
Location
Address
, England (GB)
Latitude
51° 34' 32.52'' N (51.575699°)
Longitude
1° 18' 45.14'' W (-1.312539°)
Elevation
122.984192m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-02-24 18:59 GMT
UT Date & Time
2026-02-24 18:59 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
260°
Moving
Facing azimuth
135°
First azimuth
130.08°
First elevation
23°
Last azimuth
114.02°
Last elevation
23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Yellow, Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
2°
Remarks
tail glowed orange - faded rapidly
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
brighter white glow, extended shape about vertical 2 by 3 across relative to initial size (circle diam 1)
