Reports Report 5480bb (Event 5480-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5480-2018
Observer
NameBeth R
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt was the brightest and largest meteor I have ever seen.
Location
AddressDover, DE
Latitude39° 9' 19.76'' N (39.16°)
Longitude 75° 30' 31.02'' W (-75.51°)
Elevation8.09m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-10 16:57 EST
UT Date & Time2018-12-10 21:57 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle247°
Moving
Facing azimuth142.79°
First azimuth224.07°
First elevation25°
Last azimuth109.49°
Last elevation17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-22
ColorGreen, Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt got really bright for a second and then less so.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAfter the flash it seemed to split in two and then got much smaller then gone.