Reports Report 7409y (Event 7409-2024)

Observer
Name Marjorie K
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was standing in an open field with a huge valley before me. The Tuscarora mountain was to my right. The town of Port Royal was directly out in front of me about two miles.
Location
Address Port Royal, PA
Latitude 40° 31' 1.71'' N (40.517143°)
Longitude 77° 26' 29.37'' W (-77.441492°)
Elevation 196.16391m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-12-01 17:33 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-12-01 22:33 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 53.84°
First azimuth 65.46°
First elevation 46°
Last azimuth 41.91°
Last elevation 21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 15°
Remarks A long train that seemed to sparkle.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -