Reports Report 5159e (Event 5159-2017)

Observer
Name Robert S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Significant amount of light pollution in the area, still was able to make out the larger and bright fireball.
Location
Address Philadelphia, PA
Latitude 39° 54' 40.35'' N (39.911207°)
Longitude 75° 10' 6.24'' W (-75.1684°)
Elevation 5.051m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-12-12 21:51 EST
UT Date & Time 2017-12-13 02:51 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 191°
Moving
Facing azimuth 303.34°
First azimuth 318.04°
First elevation 48°
Last azimuth 289.81°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color 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 Fragmentation. Looked like 3 distinct pieces. A larger one close to a smaller one on the left from my vantage point. Another smaller one on the right. All looked white.