Reports Report 1853b (Event 1853-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1853-2021
Observer
NameJames B
Experience Level4/5
RemarksIt was fairly slow moving for a meteor. It was observed beneath a half full moon in that region of the sky at the time but with very clear conditions. In terms of magnitude I gave my best estimate, as it was discernably larger than Venus appears but less luminous - except during the brief flare-ups observed.
Location
AddressManassas, VA
Latitude38° 45' 28.35'' N (38.76°)
Longitude 77° 28' 26.49'' W (-77.47°)
Elevation88.57m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-03-22 23:38 EDT
UT Date & Time2021-03-23 03:38 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle254°
Moving
Facing azimuth246.88°
First azimuth265.75°
First elevation37°
Last azimuth187.23°
Last elevation16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorOrange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksYes, it flared the times before splitting into two diverging components before 'burning out'