Reports Report 4759cw (Event 4759-2024)

Observer
Name Amanda S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This was an exciting and intense moment. The sky lit up and changed colors so quickly when then ball fell! It looked like it came very close to the ground.
Location
Address Abingdon, VA
Latitude 36° 43' 14.4'' N (36.720667°)
Longitude 81° 58' 36.54'' W (-81.976817°)
Elevation 679.979492m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-08-30 01:15 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-08-30 05:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 220°
Moving
Facing azimuth 154.47°
First azimuth 186.93°
First elevation 67°
Last azimuth 155.11°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Green, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks I saw bright green and then a big flash of orange when the ball got closer
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -