Reports Report 2978j (Event 2978-2021)

Observer
Name Gavin K
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Columbia, MD
Latitude 39° 14' 14.01'' N (39.237225°)
Longitude 76° 51' 30.16'' W (-76.858377°)
Elevation 122.756966m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-05-25 22:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-05-26 02:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 163°
Moving
Facing azimuth 229.07°
First azimuth 222.43°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 246.22°
Last elevation 31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
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 Looked like sparking pieces coming off. Similar to the sparks from an angle grinder on steel.