This was the most wild shooting star I've ever seen. It looked like a movie effect. Was certainly NOT a firework. Was so close, I feel I could determine it landed somewhere near DE Park.
Location
Address
, DE
Latitude
39° 41' 5.52'' N (39.684866°)
Longitude
75° 40' 32.75'' W (-75.675764°)
Elevation
26.789749m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-11-22 03:08 EST
UT Date & Time
2022-11-22 08:08 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
227°
Moving
Facing azimuth
39.97°
First azimuth
41.4°
First elevation
27°
Last azimuth
40.66°
Last elevation
3°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
12°
Remarks
Glowing train that rained sparks
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Saw fragmentation while still airborne. Looked like a HUGE Roman candle
