it was new years eve but it was definitely NOT fireworks, have seen a lot of meteors(spend a lot of time off-shore on boat) and this was one of the most impressive I have seen in many years of looking up in wonder. Just happened to walk outside when it occurred.
Location
Address
Punta Gorda, FL
Latitude
26° 53' 49.07'' N (26.896965°)
Longitude
82° 3' 8.27'' W (-82.052297°)
Elevation
2.849708m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-12-31 22:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2020-01-01 03:00 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
100°
Moving
Facing azimuth
248.51°
First azimuth
210.58°
First elevation
56°
Last azimuth
302.97°
Last elevation
39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
turned bright green then exploded and broke into 4 or 5 pieces which continued on past my roof line and i saw a flash in the direction they went but did not see the actual end due to the roof
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
turned bright green then exploded and broke into 4 or 5 pieces which continued on past my roof line and i saw a flash but did not see the actual end due to the roof
