Reports Report 652a (Event 652-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 652-2023
Observer
NameMatthew S
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI was viewing a comet and when I was trying to navigate it the fireball caught my eye. I only got a second or two to see it because it passed through my house so I couldn’t see it.
Location
AddressParkville, PA
Latitude39° 46' 14.63'' N (39.77°)
Longitude 76° 58' 41.82'' W (-76.98°)
Elevation221.27m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-02-01 06:59 EST
UT Date & Time2023-02-01 11:59 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom right to left
Descent Angle270°
Moving
Facing azimuth294.86°
First azimuth306.23°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth276.93°
Last elevation50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-