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Observer
Name
Kent M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
-
Photo
Location
Address
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
Latitude
39° 48' 37.09'' N (39.810303°)
Longitude
84° 2' 10.37'' W (-84.036214°)
Elevation
253.475372m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-10-20 00:43 EDT
UT Date & Time
2021-10-20 04:43 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
108°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
200°
First elevation
70°
Last azimuth
350°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It appeared that pieces were breaking off and falling back along the trajectory of the tail as additional smaller fireballs (one can be seen in my photo.)