Reports Report 281c (Event 281-2022)

Observer
Name Thaddeus S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Almost looked like a Roman candle type of flare but was traveling toward earth but similar color and lifecycle
Location
Address , MD
Latitude 39° 31' 27.78'' N (39.524382°)
Longitude 76° 40' 16.73'' W (-76.671315°)
Elevation 138.859543m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-01-10 21:47 EST
UT Date & Time 2022-01-11 02:47 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 176°
Moving
Facing azimuth 316.04°
First azimuth 324.49°
First elevation 71°
Last azimuth 326.88°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Light Blue, Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Ball grew in size and brightness until it flashed brightly and sparked out
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Same as above, some sparks when light went out