Reports Report 5840w (Event 5840-2024)

Observer
Name Desiree S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks This was the most amazing and bright meteor I have ever seen. It came down right in front of me as I was driving to work. I couldn't believe how lucky I was to see it.
Location
Address Churchville, VA
Latitude 38° 11' 3.97'' N (38.184436°)
Longitude 79° 4' 38.2'' W (-79.077277°)
Elevation 504.53653m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-10-09 22:53 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-10-10 02:53 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 142°
Moving
Facing azimuth 242.63°
First azimuth 258.37°
First elevation 74°
Last azimuth 299.78°
Last elevation 74°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 20°
Remarks Train glowed brightly then fizzled out not long after the immediate brightness of the meteor
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -