Saw reports that said meteor seen at 715 pm. I saw it much later. Departed Dover DE at 855pm. Saw it driving approximately half hour later. Saw from corner of left eye. Double take and it was visible for couple more seconds. Driving with window open. No discernible sound louder than driving wind noise
Location
Address
Middletown, DE
Latitude
39° 27' 30.67'' N (39.458519°)
Longitude
75° 40' 13.71'' W (-75.670475°)
Elevation
17.582615m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-09-03 21:25 EDT
UT Date & Time
2023-09-04 01:25 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
147°
Moving
Facing azimuth
279°
First azimuth
270°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
290°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
5°
Remarks
Piece broke off into second fireball about 5 degrees behind the main fireball
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Piece broke off and trailed behind 5 degrees. Bright yellow flame. Extinguished Bout 15 degrees over horizon. No trees
