Reports Report 2498b (Event 2498-2017)

Observer
Name Jeff M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I expected an impact as it's entry angle was steep and did not disintegrate before horizon. Probable impact in Deleware Bay or near shore Atlantic.
Location
Address Coatesville, PA
Latitude 39° 57' 9.35'' N (39.952597°)
Longitude 75° 52' 39.66'' W (-75.877682°)
Elevation 153.461m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-07-31 02:05 EDT
UT Date & Time 2017-07-31 06:05 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 218°
Moving
Facing azimuth 151.21°
First azimuth 166.69°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 136.78°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 15°
Remarks Wider than the meteor and squiggly like a contrail in jet stream.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -