Reports Report 3955b (Event 3955-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3955-2016
Observer
NameSteve Y
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIt was much closer than a typical shooting star.
Location
AddressLykens, PA
Latitude40° 34' 18.51'' N (40.57°)
Longitude 76° 41' 26.4'' W (-76.69°)
Elevation212.4m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-10-14 20:20 EDT
UT Date & Time2016-10-15 00:20 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle254°
Moving
Facing azimuth74.21°
First azimuth85.4°
First elevation57°
Last azimuth23.93°
Last elevation42°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorOrange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt broke apart right at the end. One farthest front fragment was smaller than the one behind it.