Reports Report 1720b (Event 1720-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1720-2023
Observer
NameM R
Experience Level1/5
RemarksVery different for me than shooting stars.
Location
AddressPalm Beach Gardens, FL
Latitude26° 51' 20.18'' N (26.86°)
Longitude 80° 7' 50.59'' W (-80.13°)
Elevation6.85m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-23 04:25 EDT
UT Date & Time2023-03-23 08:25 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle111°
Moving
Facing azimuth192.76°
First azimuth201.67°
First elevation90°
Last azimuth354.77°
Last elevation60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration24s
Length30°
RemarksFirst just a large ball with a thick trail behind it, then either went behind clouds or flickered out. Then It looked like fireworks. A series of smaller orange balls with with only Slightly lighter colored trails between.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksFirst just a large ball with a thick trail behind it, then either went behind clouds or flickered out. Then It looked like fireworks. A series of smaller orange balls with with only Slightly lighter colored trails between.