After investigating the fragment re-appearing it appears to be exactly in-line with the initial trail. The fragment was visible on video for several minutes. Additionally I highly doubt the apparent curvature of the objects travel direction is due to distortions caused by my camera lens or protective dome, as other similar objects I have caught do not appear to bend when in similar areas of the field of view. Additionally the falling object appears to last for several minutes. The video is a timelapse.
Photo
Location
Address
Virginia Beach, VA
Latitude
36° 54' 35.49'' N (36.909859°)
Longitude
76° 6' 1.39'' W (-76.100386°)
Elevation
4.051346m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-10-24 19:11 EST
UT Date & Time
2024-10-24 23:11 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
27°
Moving
Facing azimuth
14.18°
First azimuth
49.66°
First elevation
38°
Last azimuth
53.13°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
99.99s
Length
12°
Remarks
Visible in video, but it persisted for several minutes as a glowing trail, or illuminated by the sun. Appeared to twist
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Object initially entered atmosphere and was dimmer before flashing brighter and disappearing for about a minute before reappearing along the same trajectory.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Fragment / object reappears and curves downwards towards the ocean. Fragment was visible in video for several minutes.
