Reports Report 5072d (Event 5072-2024)

Observer
Name Brandon S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It appeared high up and its trajectory remained at same angle, which was straight "down". Appearing to fall toward earth, not beyond it
Location
Address Louisville, KY
Latitude 38° 13' 9.43'' N (38.219285°)
Longitude 85° 37' 1.43'' W (-85.617064°)
Elevation 176.048813m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-09-08 01:15 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-09-08 05:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 194°
Moving
Facing azimuth 60.3°
First azimuth 54.82°
First elevation 71°
Last azimuth 47.05°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color White light blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright flash as it fell toward earth and maintained brightness for 3ish seconds and slowed its speed after the bright flash began
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -