Reports Report 1446c (Event 1446-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1446-2021
Observer
NameMark S
Experience Level4/5
RemarksThe meteor was just to the north of Orion and slightly below... it moved almost straight down. Its appearance was that of a bowl with a tail emulating from the center straight up- until it exploded into darkness.
Location
AddressStrasburg, VA
Latitude38° 58' 14.89'' N (38.97°)
Longitude 78° 16' 49.24'' W (-78.28°)
Elevation162.39m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-03-08 21:45 EST
UT Date & Time2021-03-09 02:45 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle172°
Moving
Facing azimuth259.76°
First azimuth257.19°
First elevation39°
Last azimuth258.5°
Last elevation27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt was a dramatic explosion
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-