Reports Report 6046e (Event 6046-2024)

Observer
Name Elizabeth F
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It looked like a ball of fire with a long trail but all disappeared as quickly as it happened. I've never seen anything like it. It was huge and bright and amazing to witness!
Location
Address Hockessin, DE
Latitude 39° 46' 58.02'' N (39.782783°)
Longitude 75° 40' 35.88'' W (-75.676632°)
Elevation 102.319313m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-10-16 23:51 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-10-17 03:51 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 96°
Moving
Facing azimuth 132.39°
First azimuth 128°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 213.18°
Last elevation 47°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks 3-4 boom sounds in the distance
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -