Reports Report 3997d (Event 3997-2021)

Observer
Name Ryan K
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The object itself didn't emit color and was dark. It was faintly outlined by light with the leading edge presenting little. It had a long, brilliant yellow/orange tail that let off "sparks." It was gorgeous and seeing made my night.
Location
Address Milbridge, ME
Latitude 44° 33' 54.95'' N (44.565265°)
Longitude 67° 54' 14.81'' W (-67.904114°)
Elevation 18.463295m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-07-24 20:50 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-07-25 00:50 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 96°
Moving
Facing azimuth 250°
First azimuth 210°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 280°
Last elevation 38°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Dark Purple, 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 No
Remarks -