Reports Report 987mu (Event 987-2024)

Observer
Name Yvette R
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Was very bright, my husband and granddaughter were in car with me and thought it could have been a small plane going down. Actually listened for an impact.
Location
Address Manchester, MD
Latitude 39° 40' 30.82'' N (39.675229°)
Longitude 76° 53' 46.21'' W (-76.896169°)
Elevation 259.80127m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-02-21 18:50 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-02-21 23:50 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 102°
Moving
Facing azimuth 314.53°
First azimuth 340.8°
First elevation 31°
Last azimuth 349.5°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length -
Remarks more of a slight smoke trail
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks almost looked like a firework