Reports Report 5480bl (Event 5480-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5480-2018
Observer
NameTom M
Experience Level3/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressHuntingtown, MD
Latitude38° 37' 42.18'' N (38.63°)
Longitude 76° 33' 46.36'' W (-76.56°)
Elevation38.82m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-10 16:45 EST
UT Date & Time2018-12-10 21:45 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle249°
Moving
Facing azimuth164.85°
First azimuth210.79°
First elevation23°
Last azimuth132.78°
Last elevation2°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorLight Green, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksJust before meeting the horizon, I saw a final multi-fragmentation and a brighter flash.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThroughout most of it's trajectory it 'fizzled' and at about 3/5 through it's range a noticeable chunk separated and briefly made it's own tail.