Reports Report 2740aq (Event 2740-2020)

Observer
Name Elizabeth K
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was worried that it was a bomb or something because it was extremely bright and appeared in the atmosphere, then fell from the sky at a diagonal angle.
Location
Address Frederick, MD
Latitude 39° 27' 21.48'' N (39.455967°)
Longitude 77° 26' 52.75'' W (-77.447985°)
Elevation 114.610985m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-06-07 21:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2020-06-08 01:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 130°
Moving
Facing azimuth 281.54°
First azimuth 285.02°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 290.38°
Last elevation 49°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -27
Color Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length
Remarks a glowing train behind it
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -