Reports Report 9579arm (Event 9579-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9579-2022
Observer
NameGina M
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis was like nothing I’ve ever seen before. I just saw a live rocket launch and this was similar.
Location
AddressHampton Township, PA
Latitude40° 35' 7.97'' N (40.59°)
Longitude 79° 56' 7.05'' W (-79.94°)
Elevation367.28m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-12-01 19:35 EST
UT Date & Time2022-12-02 00:35 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle251°
Moving
Facing azimuth265.9°
First azimuth263.95°
First elevation56°
Last azimuth177.4°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksZoom like a fast firework shooting
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration10s
Length30°
RemarksFirst bright white zooming with yellow fire behind it then a long glowing train across sky with the end popping and falling down into the air
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt popped like a firework and fell down into the air