Reports Report 3737ar (Event 3737-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3737-2016
Observer
NameHarry J
Experience Level2/5
Remarksvery steep angle of attack: it appeared to be falling nearly straight down, perhaps only 5 degrees from vertical -- not moving across the sky, so the (obviously distorted) impression was that it was very close.
Location
AddressJeannette, PA
Latitude40° 18' 33.7'' N (40.31°)
Longitude 79° 38' 4.83'' W (-79.63°)
Elevation375.29m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-10-04 22:35 EDT
UT Date & Time2016-10-05 02:35 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle219°
Moving
Facing azimuth57.69°
First azimuth65.6°
First elevation28°
Last azimuth49.45°
Last elevation21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorGreen, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length10°
Remarksglowing train, mostly white/ light yellow, similar to consistency and brightness of a sparkler
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-