Reports Report 3116cm (Event 3116-2024)

Observer
Name Carol W
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address , VA
Latitude 37° 22' 50.74'' N (37.380761°)
Longitude 77° 12' 21.25'' W (-77.205903°)
Elevation 26.533749m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-06-25 21:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-06-26 01:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 106°
Moving
Facing azimuth 200.25°
First azimuth 33.42°
First elevation 15°
Last azimuth 205.86°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length -
Remarks I thought it was a plane crashing at first. I am color blind so I can't be certain of colors. It appeared to be a Hollywood comet that was relatively close. Then the fire went out and I saw a bright light on the horizon that went out quickly. I assume that's when it landed. The color of the landing was like the chemical plant in Hopewell. That's my best comparison.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The fireball had petered out above and in front of me. Then a large light on the horizon in the same path. Not as bright as the trail though.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -