Reports Report 5712i (Event 5712-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5712-2020
Observer
NameLou S
Experience Level4/5
RemarksCoolest 'shooting star' I've ever seen
Location
AddressSinking Spring, PA
Latitude40° 17' 58.37'' N (40.3°)
Longitude 76° 2' 57.58'' W (-76.05°)
Elevation136.97m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-10-10 20:20 EDT
UT Date & Time2020-10-11 00:20 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle230°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth-
First elevation-
Last azimuth-
Last elevation17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorLight Blue
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length-
RemarksBright flash and large blue, circular object left a glowing trail lasted total about 3 -5 seconds
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-