Reports Report 987bi (Event 987-2024)

Observer
Name Ann B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Remarkable sighting that caught my eye as I was driving - fireball had the leading curve and trailing tail. Didn’t last long but amazing !!
Location
Address Carlisle, PA
Latitude 40° 12' 7.16'' N (40.20199°)
Longitude 77° 15' 31.49'' W (-77.258748°)
Elevation 138.009384m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-02-21 18:45 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-02-21 23:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 97°
Moving
Facing azimuth 323.97°
First azimuth 311°
First elevation 21°
Last azimuth 349.52°
Last elevation 22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -