It was dark out, time was either 3:46AM or 3:47AM. It was a super bright flash that suddenly appeared and streaked across with it burning out I guess as it penetrated the atmosphere. What struck me was the brightness and how close it appeared.
Location
Address
Reston, VA
Latitude
38° 58' 1.96'' N (38.967211°)
Longitude
77° 19' 58.73'' W (-77.332981°)
Elevation
103.532562m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-11-04 03:47 EST
UT Date & Time
2025-11-04 08:47 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
111°
Moving
Facing azimuth
358°
First azimuth
350°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
2°
Last elevation
18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The flash grew warmer in color and more round in shape before disappearing.
