Reports Report 5428h (Event 5428-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5428-2022
Observer
NameSteve S
Experience Level3/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressBarnstable, MA
Latitude41° 42' 37'' N (41.71°)
Longitude 70° 16' 32.42'' W (-70.28°)
Elevation2.19m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-08-20 21:49 EDT
UT Date & Time2022-08-21 01:49 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth332.64°
First azimuth330.4°
First elevation55°
Last azimuth325.49°
Last elevation51°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration20s
Length5°
RemarksGlowing fragmentary train, persistent for 20 seconds. Definitely not contrail. Individual train fragments visible each with magnitude approx -3
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-