Moved in straight line across horizon. Originally thought it was airplane in trouble, judging by the Rich orange, but bright orange tail behind it.
Location
Address
North Port, FL
Latitude
27° 4' 51.43'' N (27.08°)
Longitude
82° 10' 8.53'' W (-82.17°)
Elevation
7m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-03-11 20:50 EST
UT Date & Time
2023-03-12 01:50 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
310°
First elevation
20°
Last azimuth
310°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Definite fragmentation. Very long tail. Tail decreased as it progressed. Was able to visualize glowing ball after tail had dissipated. Lost side of glowing ball at about 310°
