Reports Report 5942bd (Event 5942-2021)

Observer
Name Michael B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was flying in a cessna 172 at the time, departing from runway 33 of KMTN Martin State airport. I was about 500 feet off the ground at the time heading 330 magnetic.
Location
Address Middle River, MD
Latitude 39° 20' 2.52'' N (39.334034°)
Longitude 76° 25' 30.04'' W (-76.425012°)
Elevation 6.605489m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-09-24 20:25 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-09-25 00:25 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 257°
Moving
Facing azimuth 330°
First azimuth 350°
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth 330°
Last elevation 80°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 20°
Remarks Smoke trail, illuminated by the fireball then losing visibility as the fireball extinguished.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -