Reports Report 3116eg (Event 3116-2024)

Observer
Name Gracie G
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was at a stargazing event in Shenandoah National Park, the majority of the crowd saw it. One of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen in my life.
Location
Address , VA
Latitude 38° 30' 55.6'' N (38.515444°)
Longitude 78° 26' 10.73'' W (-78.436313°)
Elevation 1058.235596m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-06-25 21:32 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-06-26 01:32 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 133.9°
First azimuth 113.75°
First elevation 43°
Last azimuth 176.31°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 30°
Remarks Super bright white that slowly fizzled out to red and orange sparks
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It almost looked like a firework exploding, incredibly bright and then it looked like a red and orange sparkler at the end