The sparkling effect of this fireball was extremely intense. It was sparkling when I first saw it, and it continued to sparkle until it fizzled out as it came closer to the horizon. It was an amazing sight to see.
Location
Address
West Chester, PA
Latitude
40° 0' 14.99'' N (40.004164°)
Longitude
75° 34' 58.43'' W (-75.582897°)
Elevation
157.664749m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-07-19 21:35 EDT
UT Date & Time
2024-07-20 01:35 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
251°
Moving
Facing azimuth
39.46°
First azimuth
28.01°
First elevation
58°
Last azimuth
358.25°
Last elevation
34°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright yellow fireballs that looked like sparkler fireworks shooting across the sky before it diminished.
