Reports Report 5653q (Event 5653-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5653-2020
Observer
NameStephen C
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressFrederick, MD
Latitude39° 19' 49.87'' N (39.33°)
Longitude 77° 21' 13.89'' W (-77.35°)
Elevation135.55m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-10-09 06:40 EDT
UT Date & Time2020-10-09 10:40 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle100°
Moving
Facing azimuth270°
First azimuth270°
First elevation44°
Last azimuth300°
Last elevation43°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
Color-
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe fireball was not very bright at all but it did break up into about 4-5 smaller fireballs before it disappeared