Reports Report 6746al (Event 6746-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6746-2021
Observer
NamePatrick P
Experience Level3/5
RemarksMy first thought was it appeared to be a small satellite or structure breaking apart. It was moving too fast to be an aircraft but slower than most meteors I’ve seen.
Location
AddressChesterton, IN
Latitude41° 37' 33.07'' N (41.63°)
Longitude 87° 3' 52.16'' W (-87.06°)
Elevation196.59m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-10-19 23:48 CDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-20 04:48 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle257°
Moving
Facing azimuth83.96°
First azimuth88.98°
First elevation48°
Last azimuth7.25°
Last elevation16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorOrange, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksOne small burst then a second larger burst
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAfter the second burst it looked liked smoldering embers