Reports Report 8412df (Event 8412-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8412-2022
Observer
NameBrian M
Experience Level4/5
RemarksGiven the location of my sighting, and comparing it to my Star Walk 2 app, it appeared to start above and to the right of mars and descend under it disappearing below and to the left. It was brighter than mars starting around the middle of its path until the end.
Location
AddressDrums, PA
Latitude41° 1' 22.56'' N (41.02°)
Longitude 76° 5' 9.47'' W (-76.09°)
Elevation343.87m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-08 19:37 EST
UT Date & Time2022-11-09 00:37 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle221°
Moving
Facing azimuth57.59°
First azimuth59.69°
First elevation53°
Last azimuth44.56°
Last elevation39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorOrange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAs the fire ball descended it appeared to fragment both above and below the main line. Fragment under the main line was smaller and the one above larger. Both fragments were smaller than the main body.