Reports Report 5480aw (Event 5480-2018)

Observer
Name Jeff D
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was traveling in my vehicle on route 4, South when it appeared nearly due South and traveled west to east with a small tail, burning out after 4 to 5 seconds.
Location
Address Dunkirk, MD
Latitude 38° 42' 49.41'' N (38.713725°)
Longitude 76° 39' 28.19'' W (-76.65783°)
Elevation 37.436481m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-12-10 17:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2018-12-10 22:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 262°
Moving
Facing azimuth 125°
First azimuth 135°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 115°
Last elevation 29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Light Yellow, 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 No
Remarks -