Reports Report 6155e (Event 6155-2023)

Observer
Name Tammy H
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I am facing northwest toward Gettysburg, PA. What I saw was a straight line that grew brighter as it got closer to the horizon line.
Location
Address Littlestown, PA
Latitude 39° 44' 27.21'' N (39.740893°)
Longitude 77° 5' 6.67'' W (-77.085187°)
Elevation 188.891205m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-10-15 06:12 EDT
UT Date & Time 2023-10-15 10:12 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 224°
Moving
Facing azimuth 308.08°
First azimuth 311.86°
First elevation 48°
Last azimuth 307.01°
Last elevation 18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Blue, White
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 It appeared as though the tail broke apart momentarily but remained in the same position. It became smaller the closer it came to the horizon line.