I couldn't believe my eyes. I first thought it was a firework going up into the sky but realized it was going down at a slight angle and the fireball with the sparks after just disappeared. I called my husband to tell him what I saw. It was incredible!
Location
Address
, PA
Latitude
39° 55' 31.91'' N (39.925531°)
Longitude
79° 43' 35.26'' W (-79.72646°)
Elevation
293.900116m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-12-01 18:40 EST
UT Date & Time
2022-12-01 23:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
268°
Moving
Facing azimuth
172.88°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
43°
Last azimuth
146.89°
Last elevation
35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
10°
Remarks
Glowing sparks in bursts. The ball stayed visible but the train sparked and then sparked again while traveling.
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It looked like flashing or sizzling sparks flying off the tail or train.
