Reports Report 6746dn (Event 6746-2021)

Observer
Name Kent M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Photo
Location
Address Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
Latitude 39° 48' 37.09'' N (39.810303°)
Longitude 84° 2' 10.37'' W (-84.036214°)
Elevation 253.475372m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-10-20 00:43 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-10-20 04:43 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 108°
Moving
Facing azimuth 270°
First azimuth 200°
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth 350°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It appeared that pieces were breaking off and falling back along the trajectory of the tail as additional smaller fireballs (one can be seen in my photo.)