Reports Report 987bn (Event 987-2024)

Observer
Name Scott B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Williamsport, MD
Latitude 39° 36' 9.03'' N (39.602509°)
Longitude 77° 47' 57.52'' W (-77.79931°)
Elevation 144.927841m
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 95°
Moving
Facing azimuth 55°
First azimuth 40°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Main fireball with about 5 to 10 broken pieces coming off
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Main fireball and then 5 to 10 pieces breaking off