Reports Report 1801e (Event 1801-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1801-2023
Observer
NameCory C
Experience Level2/5
RemarksThere was a quick, sleek down-strike of reddish orange. Then it grew and seemed to light up bright before disappearing.
Location
AddressAllentown, PA
Latitude40° 37' 42.7'' N (40.63°)
Longitude 75° 25' 27.83'' W (-75.42°)
Elevation112m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-27 20:20 EDT
UT Date & Time2023-03-28 00:20 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle174°
Moving
Facing azimuth178.15°
First azimuth170.8°
First elevation56°
Last azimuth180°
Last elevation17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorOrange, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksAs the fireball got halfway down it lit up bright red before disappearing.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-