Reports Report 5735a (Event 5735-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5735-2018
Observer
NameThomas L
Experience Level4/5
RemarksVery bright white. Moving from North to North-West in the North-West sky from my viewing location.
Location
AddressFranklin, NJ
Latitude40° 36' 15.78'' N (40.6°)
Longitude 74° 55' 21.23'' W (-74.92°)
Elevation78.8m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-24 22:00 EST
UT Date & Time2018-12-25 03:00 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle269°
Moving
Facing azimuth277.14°
First azimuth271.73°
First elevation29°
Last azimuth263.31°
Last elevation24°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt had a shower of white sparks coming off it & the trail.