Reports Report 987qo (Event 987-2024)

Observer
Name Robert R
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Was driving to Portland, PA west on Interstate 80 going downhill approaching Knowlton Twp, NJ and was on phone - described it to a friend right when it happened. It appeared to go down in PA near the Delaware Water Gap.
Location
Address Knowlton Township, NJ
Latitude 40° 55' 50.58'' N (40.930716°)
Longitude 75° 1' 59.35'' W (-75.033153°)
Elevation 192.68248m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-02-21 18:48 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-02-21 23:48 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 128°
Moving
Facing azimuth 276.69°
First azimuth 253.36°
First elevation 43°
Last azimuth 267.78°
Last elevation 29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The main white spot flashed brighter before disappearing
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks White sparks like from a fireworks