Reports Report 996aj (Event 996-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 996-2022
Observer
NameAutumn M
Experience Level2/5
RemarksIt was very different than previous meteors I've seen because I could see the distinct colors and it was shaped like a tadpole with a tail about twice its length, rather than just a streak of light which I'm used to seeing during meteor showers. I saw it for about 2 or 3 seconds and then it disappeared suddenly, like a candle being extinguished.
Location
AddressDublin, VA
Latitude37° 5' 34.82'' N (37.09°)
Longitude 80° 41' 17.18'' W (-80.69°)
Elevation655.22m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-02-09 18:46 EST
UT Date & Time2022-02-09 23:46 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle101°
Moving
Facing azimuth168.07°
First azimuth131.69°
First elevation73°
Last azimuth170.7°
Last elevation56°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-