The sun was barely set and the full moon was out and bright - so the fact that it was so clear is what astonished me. It almost felt like it lasted for 20 seconds, but I know that can't be right.
Location
Address
Lynchburg, VA
Latitude
37° 23' 52.06'' N (37.397795°)
Longitude
79° 10' 47.41'' W (-79.179835°)
Elevation
244.49m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-10-24 19:23 EDT
UT Date & Time
2018-10-24 23:23 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
159°
Moving
Facing azimuth
167.93°
First azimuth
171.15°
First elevation
42°
Last azimuth
177.86°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Like a sparkler or firework trying to explode, but not exploding
