Reports Report 5063g (Event 5063-2024)

Observer
Name Dave H
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Coatesville, PA
Latitude 39° 59' 38.5'' N (39.994028°)
Longitude 75° 48' 55.81'' W (-75.815504°)
Elevation 187.936447m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-09-07 21:14 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-09-08 01:14 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 266°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 87°
Last elevation 67°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -19
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Appeared as an unusually large and bright shooting star, but with definite and easily observed fragmentation. Almost appeared as if it was a Fourth of July sparkler streaking across the sky with very short duration.