Reports Report 10373e (Event 10373-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 10373-2022
Observer
NameChris B
Experience Level4/5
RemarksUnmistakable fireball vs regular meteor. Fast moving with flash/fragmentation midway through its luminous flight.
Location
AddressDerwood, MD
Latitude39° 7' 43.8'' N (39.13°)
Longitude 77° 8' 58.08'' W (-77.15°)
Elevation122.12m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-12-25 20:15 EST
UT Date & Time2022-12-26 01:15 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle103°
Moving
Facing azimuth197.06°
First azimuth147.72°
First elevation29°
Last azimuth247.13°
Last elevation17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-9
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSaw flash/fragmentation midway through its flight