Reports Report 4760i (Event 4760-2018)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | John T |
| Experience Level | 4/5 |
| Remarks | Was driving home along the I-70, and it was directly in my field of view (i.e. I was driving towards it). Looked like it was falling straight down (i suspect a trick of perspective). It being a very populated area (shopping malls, restaurants here) it didn't appear very bright, but it should be taken into account that nothing dimmer than 0 mag stars would be visible from this site. looked like a firework at first, but kept a straight path (unlike a dying firework that weaves a little) and picked up speed (unlike a firework that really doesn't). Was bluish white, turned pink for a split second (though that could be observational error) and then broke into 3-4 pieces for the last second. Lasted long enough for me to be able to point it out to my wife and for her to notice the break up as well. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Washington, PA |
| Latitude | 40° 11' 11.82'' N (40.186616°) |
| Longitude | 80° 14' 10.51'' W (-80.236252°) |
| Elevation | 348.036m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2018-11-11 19:47 EST |
| UT Date & Time | 2018-11-12 00:47 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up left to down right |
| Descent Angle | 172° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 102.7° |
| First azimuth | 105.57° |
| First elevation | 60° |
| Last azimuth | 103.88° |
| Last elevation | 25° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -4 |
| Color | Pink, Light Blue, White |
| 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 | Broke into approx 3 pieces in the last second, about 40 degrees above the ground. |