All of the values given are very aproximate. It happened very fast but it was the first time Ive seen fragmentation like that. I believe I saw the same one as people around this part of the country
Location
Address
Westover, WV
Latitude
39° 38' 28.38'' N (39.641218°)
Longitude
79° 59' 6.51'' W (-79.985141°)
Elevation
246.464447m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-10-21 19:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2024-10-21 23:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
119°
Moving
Facing azimuth
345.6°
First azimuth
343.31°
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
353.37°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-17
Color
Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It broke up into several smaller pieces and one larger piece I believe. At least based on the brightness.
