Reports Report 9490o (Event 9490-2025)

Observer
Name Wayne R
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Masters in Applied Science and BA in Physics. Taught beginning astronomy to high school students for 30 years
Location
Address Laurel, DE
Latitude 38° 34' 16.67'' N (38.571298°)
Longitude 75° 33' 47.43'' W (-75.563175°)
Elevation 10.716293m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-07 20:41 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-12-08 01:41 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 212°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 20°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks My wife saw on and off. I thought I saw it break into pieces