I did video, but only after it dimmed. I don't think it's visible. Also there are no scheduled launches at the cape tonight.
Location
Address
Orlando, FL
Latitude
28° 32' 43.73'' N (28.545481°)
Longitude
81° 16' 44.8'' W (-81.279111°)
Elevation
26.772753m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-09 23:55 EST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-10 04:55 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
46°
Moving
Facing azimuth
107.62°
First azimuth
107.78°
First elevation
39°
Last azimuth
109.65°
Last elevation
58°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It went dim then further it burst and split into 3 spinning pieces causing a gaseous cloud illuminated around the edges.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The 3 pieces then looked like dim orange embers spinning counter clockwise. 1 fragment went up and faded. The second went off to the right and continued on indefinitely. The third went left and then seemed to linger.
