Reports Report 4472d (Event 4472-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4472-2022
Observer
NameMaya W
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI have never seen a shooting star do this. It was amazing when I witnessed it and it seemed like something I'd never seen before
Location
AddressWashington, VT
Latitude44° 3' 23.49'' N (44.06°)
Longitude 72° 27' 20.4'' W (-72.46°)
Elevation499.62m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-07-29 22:00 EDT
UT Date & Time2022-07-30 02:00 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle117°
Moving
Facing azimuth4.27°
First azimuth330.64°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth355.28°
Last elevation45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksI saw what appeared to be a shooting star but halfway through its trajectory, it flashed brightly lasting maybe 2 seconds then streaked across the sky at a downward angle
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-