Reports Report 1853b (Event 1853-2021)

Observer
Name James B
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks It was fairly slow moving for a meteor. It was observed beneath a half full moon in that region of the sky at the time but with very clear conditions. In terms of magnitude I gave my best estimate, as it was discernably larger than Venus appears but less luminous - except during the brief flare-ups observed.
Location
Address Manassas, VA
Latitude 38° 45' 28.35'' N (38.757874°)
Longitude 77° 28' 26.49'' W (-77.474025°)
Elevation 88.565887m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-22 23:38 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-03-23 03:38 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 254°
Moving
Facing azimuth 246.88°
First azimuth 265.75°
First elevation 37°
Last azimuth 187.23°
Last elevation 16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Orange, Yellow
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 Yes, it flared the times before splitting into two diverging components before 'burning out'