Reports Report 987nh (Event 987-2024)

Observer
Name Todd C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks From my location in our home I have a clear view of the sky over Dulles airport. The green fireball appeared due west from my location and travelled to the northeast as it seemed to have a lowering trajectory as it travelled and finally disappeared.
Location
Address Herndon, VA
Latitude 38° 56' 21.24'' N (38.939233°)
Longitude 77° 25' 16.63'' W (-77.421286°)
Elevation 95.54966m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-02-21 18:50 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-02-21 23:50 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 99°
Moving
Facing azimuth 316.74°
First azimuth 279.92°
First elevation 32°
Last azimuth 333.63°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 7s
Length 12°
Remarks green glowing train that diminished as the fireball travelled.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -