Reports Report 1609ck (Event 1609-2021)

Observer
Name Francisco D
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Photo
Location
Address Franklin Township, NJ
Latitude 40° 31' 20.94'' N (40.522484°)
Longitude 74° 31' 13.58'' W (-74.52044°)
Elevation 21.124983m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-14 06:11 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-03-14 11:11 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 266°
Moving
Facing azimuth 105.41°
First azimuth 128.16°
First elevation 47°
Last azimuth 89.77°
Last elevation 38°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 50s
Length 40°
Remarks Noticed a wide glowing “train” or trail
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright flash as it broke apart into 2 or 3 parts and one of those smaller parts breaking up further.