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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.