Reports Report 6206ga (Event 6206-2024)

Observer
Name DAVID L
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Thought it was a plane crashing but it disappeared quickly. Much brighter and much larger than shooting stars I have seen.
Location
Address Chantilly, VA
Latitude 38° 54' 9.29'' N (38.90258°)
Longitude 77° 24' 22.92'' W (-77.406367°)
Elevation 108.848129m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-10-21 19:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-10-21 23:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 116°
Moving
Facing azimuth 17.81°
First azimuth 15.68°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 18.99°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -