Reports Report 9579adf (Event 9579-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9579-2022
Observer
NameDaniel B
Experience Level4/5
RemarksWith my tractor running and lights on it was remarkable as large as the 1st quarter moon,my 2 sons also witnessed the event as I got their attention,it lasted 3-4seconds...atmospheric conditions were excellent with clear sky,temp.23°
Location
AddressErie, PA
Latitude42° 1' 18.35'' N (42.02°)
Longitude 79° 59' 58.1'' W (-80°)
Elevation380.68m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-12-01 19:36 EST
UT Date & Time2022-12-02 00:36 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle221°
Moving
Facing azimuth188.72°
First azimuth227.97°
First elevation72°
Last azimuth175.92°
Last elevation36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-9
ColorGreen, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length10°
RemarksGreen fireball with golden train,and a large plume of sparkling golden/green debris about 3°each side of the fireball
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe sparkling debris had many pieces golden/green in color surrounding the base of the fireball 3°each side about 1/3 the length of the head of the train