Reports Report 5441hk (Event 5441-2020)

Observer
Name Kenneth B
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Extremely large streak and flash that appeared to be quite close based on the size.
Location
Address South Park Township, PA
Latitude 40° 18' 42.11'' N (40.311697°)
Longitude 79° 59' 19.4'' W (-79.988723°)
Elevation 338.049957m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-09-30 06:22 EDT
UT Date & Time 2020-09-30 10:22 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 22°
Moving
Facing azimuth 293.67°
First azimuth -
First elevation 31°
Last azimuth 302.74°
Last elevation 31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -27
Color Green, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 30°
Remarks Thick trail of smoke reminiscent of contrail but thicker. It became more visible after the flash and appeared visible for a few seconds after.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks A few seconds after the initial appearance of the object it seemed to explode or flash and remained visible for a few seconds.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -