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
9°
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.
