Reports Report 1779bf (Event 1779-2021)

Observer
Name Mike E
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks sky was partially cloudy. the object lit up the clouds. Direction of travel was toward Bradenton FL / Gulf of Mexico
Location
Address Myakka City, FL
Latitude 27° 23' 17.15'' N (27.388097°)
Longitude 82° 16' 16.5'' W (-82.271249°)
Elevation 27.192179m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-20 21:05 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-03-21 01:05 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 258°
Moving
Facing azimuth 345°
First azimuth 350°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 320°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks the main object trailed about a dozen smaller fragments that decelerated quickly relative to the main object