Reports Report 597j (Event 597-2025)

Observer
Name Scott M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Saw it as I was exiting my house, moving away from me almost due West. Left a short trail, similar to a sparkler. Appeared to be on a trajectory towards the surface, but that could have been an illusion.
Location
Address Mount Holly Springs, PA
Latitude 40° 7' 18.39'' N (40.121776°)
Longitude 77° 11' 32.7'' W (-77.192418°)
Elevation 168.999359m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-01-28 20:25 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-01-29 01:25 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 175°
Moving
Facing azimuth 275.33°
First azimuth 272.93°
First elevation 27°
Last azimuth 275.61°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -