Reports Report 3917g (Event 3917-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3917-2018
Observer
NameMary B
Experience Level4/5
RemarksI've been stargazing my entire life and taken astronomy classes in college. I was sitting at work and the brightness of it caught my eye so it may have lasted longer than what I observed. I'm in a building so I couldn't hear anything.
Location
AddressPittsburgh, PA
Latitude40° 26' 33.78'' N (40.44°)
Longitude 79° 57' 38.03'' W (-79.96°)
Elevation302.63m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-10-01 23:40 EDT
UT Date & Time2018-10-02 03:40 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle15°
Moving
Facing azimuth179.48°
First azimuth178.36°
First elevation33°
Last azimuth181.4°
Last elevation13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorDark Green, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length15°
RemarksI could see the trail flashing like sparks
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksTrail flashing like sparks