American Meteor Society

Reports Report 9579aun (Event 9579-2022)

Observer
Name James W
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks This appeared VERY close, like it was directly over top of the building in front of me. Wasn’t fast. Faded out quickly in front of me. Released what looked like 3-5 sparks from the back end before it faded out. Faded out in maybe a half second. Would have been in the 11:00 position when it went dark based on direction I was facing.
Location
Address Scenery Hill, PA
Latitude 40° 5' 13.02'' N (40.086951°)
Longitude 80° 4' 19.64'' W (-80.072123°)
Elevation 438.271637m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-12-01 19:34 EST
UT Date & Time 2022-12-02 00:34 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 88°
Moving
Facing azimuth 221.78°
First azimuth 271.22°
First elevation 63°
Last azimuth 185.74°
Last elevation 1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -