Reports Report 2739h (Event 2739-2020)

Observer
Name Thomas S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The event was slow and lasted long, about 45 seconds. The fragments were generally behind the lead fragment, but also spread out some. Fragments faded out and appeared for about 25 to 35 seconds until only the lead fragment was left.
Location
Address Columbus, OH
Latitude 39° 56' 13.76'' N (39.937155°)
Longitude 82° 58' 53.85'' W (-82.981626°)
Elevation 231.864517m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-06-05 21:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2020-06-06 01:45 UT
Duration ≈45s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 276°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 162.17°
First elevation 62°
Last azimuth 46.1°
Last elevation 39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
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 About 6-12 slow moving fragments at the peak. After all fragments faded out the lead fragment still persisted towards the right of a bright star or planet.