Reports Report 3955h (Event 3955-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3955-2016
Observer
NameSharon H
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressShillington, PA
Latitude40° 18' 9.53'' N (40.3°)
Longitude 75° 57' 32.79'' W (-75.96°)
Elevation99.36m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-10-14 20:17 EDT
UT Date & Time2016-10-15 00:17 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle257°
Moving
Facing azimuth17.93°
First azimuth358.29°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth17.78°
Last elevation35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-23
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length10°
RemarksA glowing train followed by a flash. When it fizzled out there was smoke.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksBright flash and then it fizzled out....almost like a firework.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt looked like pieces spewing forth after the flash.