Reports Report 9579aco (Event 9579-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9579-2022
Observer
NameRob F
Experience Level1/5
RemarksWhen I first saw the 'fireball' I mistook it for a Life Flight Helicopter coming in to land at a hospital that was about a block away. It was quite bright.
Location
AddressNew Castle, PA
Latitude41° 0' 39.24'' N (41.01°)
Longitude 80° 20' 58.86'' W (-80.35°)
Elevation281.79m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-12-01 19:32 EST
UT Date & Time2022-12-02 00:32 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down right to up left
Descent Angle274°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth220°
First elevation40°
Last azimuth210°
Last elevation35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length4°
RemarksGlowing train, diminishing towards the tail
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-