Reports Report 5480a (Event 5480-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5480-2018
Observer
NameEd S
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI was very surprised to see this at this time of night having been just after sundown.
Location
AddressMiddletown, NJ
Latitude40° 23' 49.13'' N (40.4°)
Longitude 74° 4' 55.38'' W (-74.08°)
Elevation-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-10 17:02 EST
UT Date & Time2018-12-10 22:02 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle256°
Moving
Facing azimuth170.01°
First azimuth195.7°
First elevation25°
Last azimuth151.73°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorLight Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksTraveling west to east I saw it split into 2 distinct pieces.