Reports Report 1720r (Event 1720-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1720-2023
Observer
NameKarl H
Experience Level4/5
RemarksPolar orbit satellite is more likely what this was, but was in low orbit.
Location
AddressGregory Town, North Eleuthera (BS)
Latitude25° 23' 27.61'' N (25.39°)
Longitude 76° 33' 35.77'' W (-76.56°)
Elevation11.52m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-23 04:35 EDT
UT Date & Time2023-03-23 08:35 UT
Duration≈45s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle91°
Moving
Facing azimuth266.92°
First azimuth241.07°
First elevation25°
Last azimuth268.09°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-4
ColorViewed on B+W video
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksTrailing fragments, looked much more like a satellite breakup especially with corresponding speed.
Video