Reports Report 8984ax (Event 8984-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8984-2022
Observer
NamePeter L
Experience Level1/5
RemarksThought it was a helicopter. This is the second fireball I have seen in PA in 2 years. As soon as I realized it wasn't a helicopter I knew what it was.
Location
AddressFairfield, PA
Latitude39° 45' 4.73'' N (39.75°)
Longitude 77° 22' 41.55'' W (-77.38°)
Elevation164.09m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-19 03:30 EST
UT Date & Time2022-11-19 08:30 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle91°
Moving
Facing azimuth340.28°
First azimuth326.31°
First elevation50°
Last azimuth18.5°
Last elevation50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorOrange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-