Reports Report 6746aq (Event 6746-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6746-2021
Observer
NameMarty P
Experience Level3/5
RemarksLeading part of object was very bright. Looked like a firework but moved like a fast moving plane. Looked to be relatively close to the ground compared to other celestial objects.
Location
AddressWestfield, IN
Latitude40° 1' 48'' N (40.03°)
Longitude 86° 7' 48'' W (-86.13°)
Elevation270m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-10-20 00:23 EDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-20 04:23 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle260°
Moving
Facing azimuth38.77°
First azimuth81.38°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth2.05°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt looked like a firework with a sparkly trail behind it. Definitely not a contiguous tail. Looked like space debris burning up on entry.