Reports Report 6821s (Event 6821-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6821-2020
Observer
NameAmber M
Experience Level2/5
RemarksIt moved so slowly and evenly that at first I thought it was an aircraft, until I realized it was getting brighter and then disintegrated.
Location
AddressPittsburgh, PA
Latitude40° 27' 51.18'' N (40.46°)
Longitude 79° 57' 33.35'' W (-79.96°)
Elevation269.76m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-11-18 19:10 EST
UT Date & Time2020-11-19 00:10 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle253°
Moving
Facing azimuth68.9°
First azimuth72.38°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth60°
Last elevation33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-9
ColorLight Blue
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThe light slowly intensified before it broke up
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt wasn't dramatic - it looked like it just crumbled away with one larger piece burning a fraction of a second longer.