Reports Report 4438b (Event 4438-2024)

Observer
Name Annie E
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I didn’t realize this was so rare to see. I knew I’d never seen anything like it. I was driving and it happened so fast but it was amazing.
Location
Address , VA
Latitude 37° 29' 10.08'' N (37.486133°)
Longitude 76° 37' 36.57'' W (-76.626824°)
Elevation 9.874478m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-08-12 23:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-08-13 03:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 98°
Moving
Facing azimuth 143.13°
First azimuth 132.11°
First elevation 11°
Last azimuth 161.27°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks White ball turned red on the left side of the ball.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -