Reports Report 2187hg (Event 2187-2014)

Observer
Name John J
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks fireball was definitely traveling north to south, I couldn't determine if it was on a more horizontal or vertical trajectory. I turned off my shows sound so it would be quiet but heard nothing in the next couple of minutes.
Location
Address Emporium, PA
Latitude 41° 28' 18.1'' N (41.471695°)
Longitude 78° 14' 27.38'' W (-78.240939°)
Elevation 505.572571m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-09-14 22:56 EDT
UT Date & Time 2014-09-15 02:56 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 164.68°
First azimuth 161.33°
First elevation 67°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks fragmented about halfway through visible phase. fragment was less bright than main body. fragment then fragmented again and extinguished before main body flared and extingiushed.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks fragment went to the left (east) of main body.fragment appeared slightly more yellow as well.