Reports Report 8371a (Event 8371-2024)

Observer
Name Амгаа
Experience Level 5/5
Remarks I saw a fireball appear from the center of the sky just before it got dark. It looked like a firework, with parts of it shooting outward in different directions. It moved very fast for about 3 seconds and then disappeared back into the center of the sky
Location
Address (MN)
Latitude 46° 51' 44.99'' N (46.862496°)
Longitude 103° 50' 47.96'' E (103.846656°)
Elevation 1671.954712m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-07-24 21:26 8 time zones
UT Date & Time 2024-07-24 13:26 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 76°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation 44°
Last azimuth 51.7°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 44°
Remarks ✉️ Subject: Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Witnessed in Bulgan Province, Mongolia Dear [Organization Name or Research Team], My name is Dorzsambuu, and I would like to report an unusual aerial phenomenon I personally witnessed while staying in a rural area of Mongolia. I am reaching out in the hopes of finding possible explanations or contributing to scientific investigation, should it be of interest. 📍 Event Description: Date/Time: Early June 2025, around 9:30 PM (local time) Location: Saikhan Soum, Bulgan Province, Mongolia Lighting conditions: The sun had just set, and it was getting dark (twilight conditions) Color: Bright yellow Appearance: A glowing object suddenly appeared directly overhead, seemingly from the zenith of the sky Motion: It moved rapidly across the sky for about 3 to 5 seconds in a straight direction Light behavior: It seemed to emit yellow light outward in all directions — not like a flash or explosion, but a scattering glow Disappearance: It then suddenly vanished in the sky, without descending or fading Sound: No sound or sonic boom was heard Notable details: There were no visible satellites, aircraft, or meteors before or after. I have never seen anything like it before. It did not behave like a meteor or man-made object. I am not claiming this was a spacecraft or UAP, but I am curious to understand if this could be an atmospheric phenomenon, an Earth-grazing meteor, or something unexplained. Thank you very much for your time and any insight you can provide. Sincerely, Dorzsambuu Saikhan Soum, Bulgan Province, Mongolia [You can add your email address here if you wish to receive replies] -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Like a firework
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -