It was like a basketball on fire with a bright white tail that was very long. I was headed south at 7:30 pm on 10-24-18. I was driving,but was able to follow it for about 20 seconds. It was headed south and it was to the east of me and it was coming down to earth on an angle. It was beautiful and exciting and concerning.
Location
Address
Farmville, VA
Latitude
37° 18' 7.56'' N (37.3021°)
Longitude
78° 23' 30.98'' W (-78.39194°)
Elevation
95.985m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-10-24 19:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2018-10-24 23:30 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
110°
Moving
Facing azimuth
204.7°
First azimuth
185.69°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
154.96°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-28
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
30s
Length
25°
Remarks
Very long and very bright white tail maybe some smoke. I was driving.
