Reports Report 1720r (Event 1720-2023)

Observer
Name Karl H
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks Polar orbit satellite is more likely what this was, but was in low orbit.
Video
Location
Address Gregory Town, North Eleuthera (BS)
Latitude 25° 23' 27.61'' N (25.391003°)
Longitude 76° 33' 35.77'' W (-76.559935°)
Elevation 11.516092m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-03-23 04:35 EDT
UT Date & Time 2023-03-23 08:35 UT
Duration ≈45s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 91°
Moving
Facing azimuth 266.92°
First azimuth 241.07°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 268.09°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -4
Color Viewed on B+W video
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Trailing fragments, looked much more like a satellite breakup especially with corresponding speed.