Reports Report 987fw (Event 987-2024)

Observer
Name Meg H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was one of the larger bright balls I have experienced
Location
Address Dover, DE
Latitude 39° 5' 43.99'' N (39.095553°)
Longitude 75° 29' 59.58'' W (-75.499883°)
Elevation 5.332874m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-02-21 18:50 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-02-21 23:50 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 109°
Moving
Facing azimuth 297.17°
First azimuth 301.72°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 310.84°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Looked like a quick sparkler