Reports Report 1585j (Event 1585-2024)

Observer
Name Karl v
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks I believe this was metal object that bounced off the atmosphere and went back into outer space. It did not look like it was falling. The fireball had no increase or decrease in size or brightness. It was a bright small point head. It just sort of went dark at the end of its horizontal journey. It had a trail of light behind it. It had no fragmentation or sparks. It was moving fast and lasted an estimated 6 to 7 seconds.
Location
Address Newport News, VA
Latitude 37° 5' 59.34'' N (37.099818°)
Longitude 76° 31' 20.14'' W (-76.522262°)
Elevation 8.456087m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-03-24 19:46 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-03-24 23:46 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 269°
Moving
Facing azimuth 218°
First azimuth 233°
First elevation 22°
Last azimuth 145°
Last elevation 19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -21
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -