Reports Report 8984bl (Event 8984-2022)

Observer
Name Jav E
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was bright enough that it woke me as I was falling to sleep and long enough for me to get out of bed run 20ft to window and experience at least 3 seconds of the fireball. The tail lingered shortly after the fireball dissipated from my view.
Location
Address Waynesboro, PA
Latitude 39° 44' 41.43'' N (39.744841°)
Longitude 77° 34' 21.58'' W (-77.572662°)
Elevation 200.021042m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-11-19 03:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2022-11-19 08:15 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 265°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 10°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 340°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 25°
Remarks smoky with tiny fragments veering off the center
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks like a sparkler firework