Reports Report 6926bi (Event 6926-2024)

Observer
Name Stephanie D
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I wasn’t sure if this was a meteor or not! But I do know it wasn’t a plane or helicopter etc. It was so fast and bright! Incredible
Location
Address Parkville, MD
Latitude 39° 23' 42.21'' N (39.395059°)
Longitude 76° 31' 54.53'' W (-76.531814°)
Elevation 111.561256m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-11-15 18:38 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-11-15 23:38 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 101°
Moving
Facing azimuth 103.74°
First azimuth 79.22°
First elevation 44°
Last azimuth 112.07°
Last elevation 31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -26
Color Light Blue, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 30°
Remarks glowing train, almost like a flash of light
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks the train was bright followed by what looked like a tiny explosion
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -