Reports Report 987uc (Event 987-2024)

Observer
Name Amy R
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I’m more like in between a ‘casual observer’ and an ‘amateur astronomer’.
Location
Address Fairfax, VA
Latitude 38° 51' 21.14'' N (38.855872°)
Longitude 77° 19' 56.74'' W (-77.332429°)
Elevation 140.905899m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-02-21 18:47 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-02-21 23:47 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 92°
Moving
Facing azimuth 335.56°
First azimuth 335.03°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 350.65°
Last elevation 12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks I think it flashed brightly before it broke up.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks I think it broke into 2 pieces.