Reports Report 8053x (Event 8053-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8053-2020
Observer
NameTaylor V
Experience Level2/5
RemarksIt was very bright it and pretty big. I was out for a morning walk and could see it vividly without a telescope. I almost thought someone was setting off fireworks but i didn’t hear a noise ( I did have headphones on )
Location
AddressGermantown, OH
Latitude39° 37' 2.85'' N (39.62°)
Longitude 84° 22' 15.44'' W (-84.37°)
Elevation217.01m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-23 07:30 EST
UT Date & Time2020-12-23 12:30 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle102°
Moving
Facing azimuth34.34°
First azimuth20.38°
First elevation48°
Last azimuth21.8°
Last elevation39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length
RemarksThe trail was bright and fairly long. It faded out toward the trail
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe light broke apart into two distinct smaller ‘light’ pieces. They burnt out quickly after separating