Reports Report 987gx (Event 987-2024)

Observer
Name Jennifer C
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was a very brilliant large light in the sky, then it got the tail, then it disappeared.
Location
Address Feasterville-Trevose, PA
Latitude 40° 9' 18.57'' N (40.155159°)
Longitude 74° 59' 9.18'' W (-74.985883°)
Elevation 67.948662m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-02-21 19:53 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-02-22 00:53 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 290°
Moving
Facing azimuth 293.6°
First azimuth -
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 324.61°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length
Remarks It was a flickering fiery trail that I could see before it burned out. Like a Comet.
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -