Reports Report 5342by (Event 5342-2024)

Observer
Name Chris A
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Ive seen many shooting stars! This fireball was amazing!
Location
Address Cross Lanes, WV
Latitude 38° 23' 40.43'' N (38.394565°)
Longitude 81° 45' 56.53'' W (-81.765703°)
Elevation 325.033081m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-09-20 19:57 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-09-20 23:57 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 107°
Moving
Facing azimuth 263.35°
First azimuth 248.94°
First elevation 49°
Last azimuth 268.98°
Last elevation 36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Appeared to break into 4 pieces and then faded out