Reports Report 9505a (Event 9505-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9505-2022
Observer
NameSam H
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI was driving when I saw this and moving at about 55 MPH when I watched it fall.
Location
AddressMalvern, PA
Latitude40° 3' 11.99'' N (40.05°)
Longitude 75° 30' 34.24'' W (-75.51°)
Elevation78.15m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-05-30 00:07 EST
UT Date & Time2022-05-30 04:07 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle183°
Moving
Facing azimuth248.65°
First azimuth251.46°
First elevation59°
Last azimuth251.77°
Last elevation17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-17
ColorOrange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length-
RemarksA glowing train that tailed off of the downward trajectory for a few seconds after the fireball appeared to be dropping.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksCame out of nowhere seemingly, a bright flash appeared and then I saw the fireball dropping at a fast rate.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-