Reports Report 340oo (Event 340-2016)

Observer
Name Benjamin R
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks we thought it was a piece of fireworks and made a wish just in case
Location
Address Akron, OH
Latitude 41° 3' 44.43'' N (41.062342°)
Longitude 81° 32' 21.85'' W (-81.539403°)
Elevation 299.387m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-01-30 18:16 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-01-30 23:16 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 83°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 90°
First elevation 52°
Last azimuth 110.88°
Last elevation 54°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Purple, Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 80°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Got bright and then blinked out
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks almost like a fireworks flare. fragments after the light pop