Reports Report 9579ano (Event 9579-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9579-2022
Observer
NameDave W
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThe sighting was stunning! Though it is located close to an airport, this was not a plane or debris from a plane. The brightness of the object and the its trail and trajectory did not suggest a firework or power line failure.
Location
AddressCoraopolis, PA
Latitude40° 31' 14.57'' N (40.52°)
Longitude 80° 9' 42.92'' W (-80.16°)
Elevation217.97m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-12-01 19:41 EST
UT Date & Time2022-12-02 00:41 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle261°
Moving
Facing azimuth217.97°
First azimuth245.71°
First elevation31°
Last azimuth165.48°
Last elevation21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-