Reports Report 9044d (Event 9044-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9044-2021
Observer
NameRobert B
Experience Level1/5
RemarksLooked like the Christmas Star you see in some paintings
Location
AddressNewark, DE
Latitude39° 41' 8.42'' N (39.69°)
Longitude 75° 42' 18.32'' W (-75.71°)
Elevation22.07m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-12-15 06:17 EST
UT Date & Time2021-12-15 11:17 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle97°
Moving
Facing azimuth93.71°
First azimuth51.97°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth137.41°
Last elevation39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration7s
Length20°
RemarksGlowing trail
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt broke into three main pieces then continued to split apart