I have seen a good number of shooting stars over the years, even some beautifully bright and impressive ones. This was unlike anything else I've ever seen or experienced.
Location
Address
Goode, VA
Latitude
37° 23' 16.11'' N (37.387808°)
Longitude
79° 26' 20.96'' W (-79.439155°)
Elevation
265.360016m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-05-31 23:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2022-06-01 03:30 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
110°
Moving
Facing azimuth
334.96°
First azimuth
349.49°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
348.58°
Last elevation
18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
It was primarily yellow-orange but it seemed to have a hint or red about it as well. Though perhaps that was simply a deeper orange.
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
8°
Remarks
It was more glowing than "smokey" even the train was quite bright for another second or two before gradually fading from the top (farthest away from the fire all) first, to the bottom.
