Reports Report 5480p (Event 5480-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5480-2018
Observer
NameDwayne T
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis was bar far the longest lasting fireball I have seen. Very fast moving covering more than a foot of arc at arms length in 2-3 seconds.
Location
AddressPocomoke City, MD
Latitude38° 3' 43.71'' N (38.06°)
Longitude 75° 33' 10.27'' W (-75.55°)
Elevation8.15m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-10 16:57 EST
UT Date & Time2018-12-10 21:57 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle250°
Moving
Facing azimuth91.83°
First azimuth129.07°
First elevation32°
Last azimuth87.48°
Last elevation19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorLight Green, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration-
Length-
RemarksEasily a width of my thumb at arms length. Changing brightness and getting very bright just before finishing.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksResembled trailing sparkles