Reports Report 340ag (Event 340-2016)

Observer
Name Jeremy B
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Saw it from start to finish lasted about 3 to five seconds. It split apart into two maybe more pieces about half way through the sighting with the second piece trailing behind slower speed than the first.
Location
Address Buena Vista, VA
Latitude 37° 43' 17.74'' N (37.721594°)
Longitude 79° 21' 4.86'' W (-79.351351°)
Elevation 271.343m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-01-30 18:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-01-30 23:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 40°
Moving
Facing azimuth 20.62°
First azimuth 34.87°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 19.72°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -26
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks One ball split into two after about a second and a half