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Observer
Name
Mary N
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Rounded ball with attached tail. Travelled in an arch. Very bright. Seemed to be a ball of fire with the flames following perfectly behind it. Amazing sight with the naked eye!
Location
Address
Scranton, PA
Latitude
41° 36' 57.76'' N (41.616044°)
Longitude
75° 38' 39.78'' W (-75.644383°)
Elevation
396.877655m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-08-03 20:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2021-08-04 00:15 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
75°
Moving
Facing azimuth
284.36°
First azimuth
282.83°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
318.57°
Last elevation
44°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Orange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
15°
Remarks
Pointed edge of a teardrop. Very formed and full.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
