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Observer
Name
Joseph A
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
Rockville, MD
Latitude
39° 4' 37.25'' N (39.077015°)
Longitude
77° 5' 47.27'' W (-77.096464°)
Elevation
108.235626m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-10-13 19:36 EDT
UT Date & Time
2023-10-13 23:36 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
250°
Moving
Facing azimuth
80°
First azimuth
140°
First elevation
46°
Last azimuth
45°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Blue, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright streak then petered out as it fragmented into a few pieces. One piece lasted longer than others. Surprisingly bright for an urban setting. Last piece lost light at around 25 degrees or so
