Reports Report 4760i (Event 4760-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4760-2018
Observer
NameJohn T
Experience Level4/5
RemarksWas driving home along the I-70, and it was directly in my field of view (i.e. I was driving towards it). Looked like it was falling straight down (i suspect a trick of perspective). It being a very populated area (shopping malls, restaurants here) it didn't appear very bright, but it should be taken into account that nothing dimmer than 0 mag stars would be visible from this site. looked like a firework at first, but kept a straight path (unlike a dying firework that weaves a little) and picked up speed (unlike a firework that really doesn't). Was bluish white, turned pink for a split second (though that could be observational error) and then broke into 3-4 pieces for the last second. Lasted long enough for me to be able to point it out to my wife and for her to notice the break up as well.
Location
AddressWashington, PA
Latitude40° 11' 11.82'' N (40.19°)
Longitude 80° 14' 10.51'' W (-80.24°)
Elevation348.04m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-11-11 19:47 EST
UT Date & Time2018-11-12 00:47 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle172°
Moving
Facing azimuth102.7°
First azimuth105.57°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth103.88°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-4
ColorPink, Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksBroke into approx 3 pieces in the last second, about 40 degrees above the ground.