Reports Report 5538aed (Event 5538-2017)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Greg E |
| Experience Level | 4/5 |
| Remarks | I've seen hundreds of meteors before but I've never seen anything like this. I actually thought it was some strange kind of firework or flare because it seemed to be close to the ground. it was slow moving and really big and bright. Definitely greenish, with a noticeable trail. It was so slow-moving (for a meteor) and bright, I actually thought to myself "Strangest -looking firework I've ever seen!". I just forgot about it and then I saw an article in the news this morning with a link to your website, so I thought I'd report it. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | , Scotland (GB) |
| Latitude | 55° 57' 13.46'' N (55.95374°) |
| Longitude | 3° 10' 26.23'' W (-3.173952°) |
| Elevation | 39.615604m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2017-12-31 17:30 GMT |
| UT Date & Time | 2017-12-31 17:30 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From down left to up right |
| Descent Angle | 65° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 131.97° |
| First azimuth | 109.81° |
| First elevation | 30° |
| Last azimuth | 225.09° |
| Last elevation | 50° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -10 |
| Color | Green |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | The trail appeared to spark or splutter. |