Reports Report 1853e (Event 1853-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1853-2021
Observer
NameSusan Z
Experience Level4/5
RemarksIt was amazing to finally see one after many years of observing.
Location
AddressRed Lion, PA
Latitude39° 55' 54.73'' N (39.93°)
Longitude 76° 36' 39.18'' W (-76.61°)
Elevation218.82m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-03-22 23:37 EDT
UT Date & Time2021-03-23 03:37 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle261°
Moving
Facing azimuth225°
First azimuth285°
First elevation27°
Last azimuth190°
Last elevation17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length15°
RemarksIt was a glowing train that faded over a few seconds, but at the last, the head split into 2 distinct bright pieces.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt split into 2 bright pieces
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThere was a slightly brighter flash at the end and it fragmented into 2 distinct and separate bright pieces.