This is the first time I’ve ever seen a fireball so close that you could see it break off into pieces. I would love to get more information on what it might have been. I’m so lucky to have been able to see it.
Location
Address
Nanticoke, PA
Latitude
41° 11' 50.83'' N (41.197452°)
Longitude
76° 0' 20.98'' W (-76.005827°)
Elevation
198.697723m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-09-02 21:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2022-09-03 01:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
237°
Moving
Facing azimuth
135°
First azimuth
135°
First elevation
65°
Last azimuth
110°
Last elevation
39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As the fireball started to burn out, I saw the tail break off into two pieces.
