Reports Report 6746bz (Event 6746-2021)

Observer
Name Daniel F
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks We were on our way home from cherry springs state park. When we intititaly saw it, I took the next exit and then watched it break into fragments. My wife was with me, best anniversary to date
Location
Address Harrisville, PA
Latitude 41° 12' 9.08'' N (41.202521°)
Longitude 79° 57' 2.45'' W (-79.950681°)
Elevation 432.082672m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-10-20 01:05 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-10-20 05:05 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 94°
Moving
Facing azimuth 283.58°
First azimuth 269.47°
First elevation 37°
Last azimuth 340.18°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color RedIsh orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 10s
Length 15°
Remarks Glowing/flashing
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright flash before fragment ation
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Fragments turned red, sparkled then disappear ed