Reports Report 9579awk (Event 9579-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9579-2022
Observer
NameNina J
Experience Level1/5
RemarksThis light was so bright, appeared suddenly and then dropped straight down from the sky. We were convinced an airplane or something had crashed but heard no sirens and nothing in news. So bright & the trajectory really rattled us until I realized it may have been a meteor.
Location
AddressCarmel, IN
Latitude39° 57' 23.61'' N (39.96°)
Longitude 86° 7' 39.32'' W (-86.13°)
Elevation249.87m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-12-01 19:32 EST
UT Date & Time2022-12-02 00:32 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth93.53°
First azimuth83.17°
First elevation65°
Last azimuth84.76°
Last elevation7°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-