Reports Report 9421ag (Event 9421-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9421-2021
Observer
NamePhil and Diane A
Experience Level3/5
RemarksWe thought it was Santa Claus making a practice run.
Location
AddressPiketown, PA
Latitude40° 23' 47.17'' N (40.4°)
Longitude 76° 45' 48.05'' W (-76.76°)
Elevation187.87m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-12-23 07:11 EST
UT Date & Time2021-12-23 12:11 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle235°
Moving
Facing azimuth96.11°
First azimuth229.99°
First elevation44°
Last azimuth91.24°
Last elevation19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorWhite with spark- like particles coming off it
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSparks coming off fireball before it disappeared