Reports Report 7611eq (Event 7611-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7611-2021
Observer
NameWilliam T
Experience Level5/5
RemarksSeemed very close but moved at a slower speed similar to a small plane in flight. Visible for close to 10 seconds or more. Long blue trailing jet with outer edges becoming white. Length of object using outstretched hand and fingers spread 4 inches. It blinked off for a fraction of a second, reignited and lost 6 fragments, which vaporized quickly having had their own blue white glow. Main body continued for approx 5 seconds before vaporizing. Trajectory almost parallel to the ground, downward tilt approx 3 degrees. I am an amateur astronomer and astro photographer for about 35 years. This was extremely bright! Closest one I've ever seen.
Location
AddressPhiladelphia, PA
Latitude40° 4' 50.47'' N (40.08°)
Longitude 75° 1' 41.66'' W (-75.03°)
Elevation37.56m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-11-13 16:23 EST
UT Date & Time2021-11-13 21:23 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle92°
Moving
Facing azimuth316.16°
First azimuth281.48°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth352.02°
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-19
ColorLight Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSeveral fragments (6) broke away also glowing, and disintegrated. Main body disintegrated as well. Bright light blue and white fragments and main body. Had fairly long blue tail.