Reports Report 3560d (Event 3560-2023)

Observer
Name Malcolm S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Looked almost like a car headlight, but overhead, did not streak, just a single moving light, larger than a star or planet, but a lot smaller than moon. It passed overhead (clear sky), then into trees in front of me, could see object through gaps in trees. Entire event was about 1 second.
Location
Address Manakin-Sabot, VA
Latitude 37° 35' 59.9'' N (37.599973°)
Longitude 77° 41' 53.65'' W (-77.698235°)
Elevation 78.508163m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-07-15 03:52 EDT
UT Date & Time 2023-07-15 07:52 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 343.61°
First azimuth 257.03°
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth 348.29°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -