Reports Report 1959ao (Event 1959-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1959-2022
Observer
NameDuncan H
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI have seen shooting stars and falling stars before. They are way smaller in comparison. This was a flaming red ball of fire that appeared close and left a smoke trail for a second or two. Amazing experience
Location
AddressHighworth, England (GB)
Latitude51° 38' 22.88'' N (51.64°)
Longitude 1° 42' 23.22'' W (-1.71°)
Elevation86.9m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-03-22 23:30 GMT
UT Date & Time2022-03-22 23:30 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle256°
Moving
Facing azimuth93.98°
First azimuth96.91°
First elevation26°
Last azimuth88.1°
Last elevation21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length-
RemarksSmoke trail. Looked like a plane had been shot down
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-