Reports Report 3096f (Event 3096-2015)

Observer
Name Gabriel S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Pittsburgh, PA
Latitude 40° 31' 48.89'' N (40.530248°)
Longitude 80° 2' 6.33'' W (-80.035092°)
Elevation 356.519745m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-11-05 22:43 EST
UT Date & Time 2015-11-06 03:43 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 175°
Moving
Facing azimuth 327.08°
First azimuth 327.59°
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth 327.34°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Light Blue, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The brightest flash was at about 45 degrees, just before it disappeared, and was distinctly white.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks There were two flashes prior to the terminal flash, the first (attracting my attention) on the yellow side, and the second, right before the terminal, was slightly blue. A dim fragment was visible traveling alongside the primary bolide following the first flash but faded very quickly.