This was seen by other people as we were at the observatory for a viewing of the night sky with lasers.
Location
Address
Altoona, PA
Latitude
40° 34' 56.59'' N (40.582387°)
Longitude
78° 16' 24.06'' W (-78.27335°)
Elevation
350.869537m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-09-24 20:10 EDT
UT Date & Time
2021-09-25 00:10 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
218°
Moving
Facing azimuth
251.02°
First azimuth
265.97°
First elevation
36°
Last azimuth
230.96°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
10°
Remarks
glowing train that faded quickly
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
the flash is what drew the attention of most in attendance. One gentleman didn't see the fireball but saw the flash on the ground as he was looking down
