Reports Report 1709q (Event 1709-2021)

Observer
Name dAVE W
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks There were 6 in our group, and 3 of us saw it and described basically the same thing to the others.
Location
Address Aliquippa, PA
Latitude 40° 35' 53.19'' N (40.598107°)
Longitude 80° 15' 38.48'' W (-80.260689°)
Elevation 350.266357m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-19 20:29 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-03-20 00:29 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 160°
First azimuth 160°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 160°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 10°
Remarks Like the sparkles of a roman candle, but fewer and much larger, brighter sparkles
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks As it was "disappearing" into the tree line (really far behind) the head brightened very quickly and fragmented. As there were no leaves on the trees you could easily see it "burn out", but the view was partially obscured by the branches.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks very bright, but a few (maybe 4 or 5 ) fragments as it was brightening and disappearing behind the tree line.