Reports Report 8851k (Event 8851-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8851-2021
Observer
NameSusan D
Experience Level1/5
RemarksAt first glance it looked like a shooting star but then it was bigger and brighter and longer. We then suspected that it may be a fireball.
Location
Address, MD
Latitude38° 57' 26.63'' N (38.96°)
Longitude 76° 37' 17.53'' W (-76.62°)
Elevation35.12m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-12-13 06:40 EST
UT Date & Time2021-12-13 11:40 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down right to up left
Descent Angle296°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth214.74°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth224.24°
Last elevation17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorYellow/light orange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-