Reports Report 4143a (Event 4143-2021)

Observer
Name Charles B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Very straight from east to west
Location
Address South Boston, VA
Latitude 36° 38' 57.26'' N (36.649238°)
Longitude 78° 54' 16.65'' W (-78.904626°)
Elevation 134.051773m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-07-30 23:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-07-31 03:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 177.17°
First azimuth 144.51°
First elevation 43°
Last azimuth 212.35°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 10°
Remarks Smoke trail illuminated by the flash from meteor
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks 1 dim flash quickly followed by really bright flash
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -