Reports Report 512gs (Event 512-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 512-2022
Observer
NameEric E
Experience Level1/5
RemarksWhere I live is north of a military base, so I thought it was a flare from a jet, but it was very bright and close to where I live, I had a very clear view and watched it fall, explode, and fragment. Didn't see or hear aircraft. I do not have a video or a picture.
Location
AddressBlack River Falls, WI
Latitude44° 17' 2.51'' N (44.28°)
Longitude 90° 53' 3.62'' W (-90.88°)
Elevation245.13m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-01-20 06:46 CST
UT Date & Time2022-01-20 12:46 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle127°
Moving
Facing azimuth182.25°
First azimuth175.94°
First elevation33°
Last azimuth208.12°
Last elevation21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-25
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length-
Remarksglowing trail that followed fire ball
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt looked like a military flair, but I didn't see or hear any aircraft.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAfter it exploded you could see fragments come off like a star firework