Reports Report 1291a (Event 1291-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1291-2023
Observer
NameTom A
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt was complete coincidence seeing it - I was trying to optimistically see the aurora from London.
Location
Address, England (GB)
Latitude51° 30' 3.42'' N (51.5°)
Longitude 0° 2' 26'' W (-0.04°)
Elevation14.31m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-02-27 22:20 GMT
UT Date & Time2023-02-27 22:20 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle169°
Moving
Facing azimuth286.99°
First azimuth273.91°
First elevation73°
Last azimuth290.61°
Last elevation55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorPurple, Light Blue, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksBright flash like a firework after it had glowed brightly for a few seconds - the flash was when the colours happened
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-