Reports Report 5480bf (Event 5480-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5480-2018
Observer
NameMark I
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis was not as bright as a fireball I saw several years ago that lit up my entire neighborhood. This appeared to be a very bright and large meteor. Given that it was still twilight out I imagine that it would have been very bright if it were later in the evening.
Location
AddressColmar, PA
Latitude40° 16' 7.58'' N (40.27°)
Longitude 75° 15' 19.66'' W (-75.26°)
Elevation90.59m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-10 17:00 EST
UT Date & Time2018-12-10 22:00 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle263°
Moving
Facing azimuth150°
First azimuth165°
First elevation59°
Last azimuth135°
Last elevation44°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorLight Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe object pulsed as it flew across the sky alternating from bright blue to bright white and then before it disappeared there were several small fragments that dropped off the back and disappeared