Reports Report 5385c (Event 5385-2024)

Observer
Name Jessie F
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was so red/orange and ball of fire that I thought it had to be a small plane or explosion.
Location
Address Greenville, PA
Latitude 41° 22' 9.03'' N (41.369175°)
Longitude 80° 21' 18.01'' W (-80.355002°)
Elevation 345.470642m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-09-21 20:25 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-09-22 00:25 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 160°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 358.11°
First elevation 51°
Last azimuth 6.34°
Last elevation 39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange, Light Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It was like an explosion in the sky out of nowhere. It happened right next to the Big Dipper tonight, that’s why I saw it. Only last 2-2.5 seconds and was huge(based on how far it probably hit at) I expected to hear a large explosion based off the size
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -