Reports Report 1178al (Event 1178-2023)

Observer
Name Scott M
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks 10 years experience in Astro photography and amateur observing. This is the largest fireball I have ever observed.
Location
Address Irwin, PA
Latitude 40° 18' 13.72'' N (40.303812°)
Longitude 79° 41' 13.2'' W (-79.687°)
Elevation 351.49765m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-02-22 20:14 EST
UT Date & Time 2023-02-23 01:14 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 180°
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth 180°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Slight separation at the end with a short, separated burn following.