Reports Report 5279e (Event 5279-2017)

Observer
Name Scott B
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was driving, and it misty after a snowstorm, surprisingly bright given my viewing conditions.
Location
Address Cherry Hill, NJ
Latitude 39° 53' 58.93'' N (39.899702°)
Longitude 74° 59' 15.08'' W (-74.987522°)
Elevation 9.3m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-12-15 20:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2017-12-16 01:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 168°
Moving
Facing azimuth 65.83°
First azimuth 345°
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth 350°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Brighter light yellow flash ending with 5-7 orange fragments.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Several small fragments, and a few large fragments, all orange.