Reports Report 6746az (Event 6746-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6746-2021
Observer
NameJack C
Experience Level3/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressHuntington, WV
Latitude38° 25' 26.44'' N (38.42°)
Longitude 82° 26' 22.22'' W (-82.44°)
Elevation166.16m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-10-20 00:42 EDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-20 04:42 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle117°
Moving
Facing azimuth299.8°
First azimuth310°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth350°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-4
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksBefore I got my phone to record video, the object fragmented and was much brighter, but as it fragmented, its apparent magnitude decreased. I saw small pieces break off the larger object and immediately they disappeared.