Reports Report 1992bw (Event 1992-2016)

Observer
Name Timothy W
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks From my vantage it was in line between Jupiter and Mars, roughly 50% closer to Mars.
Location
Address Richmond, VA
Latitude 37° 31' 5.25'' N (37.518124°)
Longitude 77° 35' 5.25'' W (-77.584792°)
Elevation 103.399m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-06-07 21:02 EDT
UT Date & Time 2016-06-08 01:02 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 190°
Moving
Facing azimuth 125.9°
First azimuth 124.9°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 116.72°
Last elevation 42°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks I was getting my scope ready to image Mars. It appeared 15 to 20 degrees up as a large bright object and fragmented to 3 to 5 smaller that seemed to quickly burn out.