Reports Report 987rw (Event 987-2024)

Observer
Name TMTERRAPIN E
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This is the 3d fireball I’ve seen in my life. They are brilliant blue and beautiful. It was very special.
Location
Address , MD
Latitude 38° 8' 11.82'' N (38.136618°)
Longitude 76° 29' 56.9'' W (-76.49914°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-02-21 18:45 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-02-21 23:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 122°
Moving
Facing azimuth 319.95°
First azimuth 327.38°
First elevation 27°
Last azimuth 354.32°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Before it disappeared, there were sparks flying out from behind it.