Reports Report 8031a (Event 8031-2023)

Observer
Name Dave M
Experience Level 5/5
Remarks The fireball, which may have been between magnitude -6 and magnitude -8 in brightness, appeared at approximately the same location as Sirius and headed straight down to the horizon.
Location
Address Lewisberry, PA
Latitude 40° 8' 54.66'' N (40.148518°)
Longitude 76° 53' 43.06'' W (-76.895294°)
Elevation 177.705475m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-12-15 02:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2023-12-15 07:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 210°
First azimuth 210°
First elevation 32°
Last azimuth 210°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color 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 No
Remarks -