Reports Report 8057g (Event 8057-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8057-2022
Observer
NameCheryl D
Experience Level4/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressUpperco, MD
Latitude39° 32' 58.14'' N (39.55°)
Longitude 76° 52' 9.88'' W (-76.87°)
Elevation207.58m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-04 21:18 EDT
UT Date & Time2022-11-05 01:18 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle128°
Moving
Facing azimuth229.82°
First azimuth199.98°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth258.52°
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorOrange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksSlight staticky noise; very brief
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length40°
RemarksVery distinct smoke trail. Could not view for long after fireball disappeared due to glare of moon.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksMeteor broke apart at the end with several very bright pieces still visible and traveling. No terminal flash, and pieces were red/orange/yellow.