Reports Report 9579anw (Event 9579-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9579-2022
Observer
NameRichard C
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressGrantsville, MD
Latitude39° 41' 49.77'' N (39.7°)
Longitude 79° 8' 32.65'' W (-79.14°)
Elevation643.69m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-12-01 19:30 EST
UT Date & Time2022-12-02 00:30 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle260°
Moving
Facing azimuth256.79°
First azimuth269.28°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth234.71°
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksSuper faint brighting/flash of the leading light at moment of fragmentation
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSaw 2 lights and continued to watch as leading/lower light fragmented into about 5 different pieces before it all faded out under a second later