Reports Report 6968e (Event 6968-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6968-2021
Observer
NameStephanie K
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI was driving and it was pitch black, I didn't look at the time or notice a good land marker; I was too taken aback and delighted. Definitely Southern sky, in my left distant view; give the time a +/- of 10 minutes and the
Location
Address, IN
Latitude40° 11' 4.84'' N (40.18°)
Longitude 87° 26' 28.79'' W (-87.44°)
Elevation197.18m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-10-26 22:34 EDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-27 02:34 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle182°
Moving
Facing azimuth166.76°
First azimuth174.7°
First elevation44°
Last azimuth170.2°
Last elevation11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-9
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksI saw the flash then two fainter wider streaks trail toward the ground, the two may've given way to four it was quick and unexpected.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt was far off in the horizon but it seemed to split in two the two may've given way to four it was quick