Reports Report 3254u (Event 3254-2024)

Observer
Name Tana B
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks The train was doubled, looked like a birds wings, and it was so picturesque and lasted long enough for me to encourage other people to see it.
Location
Address Dillwyn, VA
Latitude 37° 34' 0.8'' N (37.566888°)
Longitude 78° 28' 35.17'' W (-78.476435°)
Elevation 158.09967m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-07-03 05:04 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-07-03 09:04 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 266°
Moving
Facing azimuth 106.25°
First azimuth 103.29°
First elevation 14°
Last azimuth 85.33°
Last elevation 14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 99.99s
Length
Remarks A double glowing train that fallowed, the smoke train lasted for 30+ minutes, and caused clouds
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The flash was bright like the sun
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The fragments fell like fireworks