Most spectacular fireball I have ever seen. I wonder if it was a piece of space junk due to size, long tail and bits flaking off and seeming to burn up.
Location
Address
Monterey, VA
Latitude
38° 24' 39.73'' N (38.411037°)
Longitude
79° 35' 2.28'' W (-79.583966°)
Elevation
891.85437m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-09-18 20:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2021-09-19 00:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
262°
Moving
Facing azimuth
231.27°
First azimuth
81.63°
First elevation
40°
Last azimuth
263.45°
Last elevation
40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As the fireball crossed the sky, it appeared as if bits flaked off with appearance of a sparkler. It was large fireball with long tail. No sound. Very bright.
