Reports Report 987dx (Event 987-2024)

Observer
Name Katelyn T
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It “appeared” and “disappeared” because of the treeline blocking the field of view. I have no idea how long it actually lasted or how it looked when appearing/disappearing.
Location
Address Alexandria, VA
Latitude 38° 45' 53.52'' N (38.764868°)
Longitude 77° 7' 33.48'' W (-77.125968°)
Elevation 27.226875m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-02-21 18:48 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-02-21 23:48 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 120°
Moving
Facing azimuth 329.14°
First azimuth 322.43°
First elevation 33°
Last azimuth 337.5°
Last elevation 22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -