Reports Report 5496db (Event 5496-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5496-2022
Observer
NamePatrick G
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThe best, brightest, nearest thing I’ve ever seen in the night sky since a very large blue fragmenting event over the Everglades in early 2000’s!! Also, unique that from my vantage point it appeared to drop straight down!
Location
AddressMilton, DE
Latitude38° 48' 35.56'' N (38.81°)
Longitude 75° 19' 38.81'' W (-75.33°)
Elevation5.83m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-08-28 20:49 EDT
UT Date & Time2022-08-29 00:49 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth334.42°
First azimuth334°
First elevation50°
Last azimuth334°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-17
ColorRed, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksVery Large, Continuous, White, Light, slight pop at the end. The largest brightest closest light I’ve ever seen!!
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-