Reports Report 9579ap (Event 9579-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9579-2022
Observer
NameJames W
Experience Level2/5
RemarksBrightest fireball I've ever seen.
Location
AddressMorgantown, WV
Latitude39° 36' 20.3'' N (39.61°)
Longitude 80° 0' 9.08'' W (-80°)
Elevation402.75m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-12-01 19:34 EST
UT Date & Time2022-12-02 00:34 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle181°
Moving
Facing azimuth120°
First azimuth110°
First elevation90°
Last azimuth120°
Last elevation90°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationYes
Remarks2 minutes later I heard a distant thunder like boom from the east - direction of the meteor.
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length
RemarksGlowing parts of the fireball trailed as it appeared to be breaking up.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksGlowing parts of the fireball trailed as it appeared to be breaking up.