Reports Report 6470el (Event 6470-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6470-2021
Observer
NameLaura K
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI wasn't standing still staring up at the sky trying to see a meteor; I was driving along I-4 westbound just after moonset and this thing flashed in the sky. The arc was very short.
Location
AddressDeltona, FL
Latitude28° 54' 40.18'' N (28.91°)
Longitude 81° 16' 18.92'' W (-81.27°)
Elevation9.56m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-10-10 22:00 EDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-11 02:00 UT
Duration<1s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle99°
Moving
Facing azimuth197.73°
First azimuth196.86°
First elevation62°
Last azimuth197.73°
Last elevation53°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-9
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThere were many smaller sparkling bits trailing behind the round leading ball.