| Observer |
|
Name |
Stephen S |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
Unfortunately I was driving and surprised by the spectacle so the time and location are best guess. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Burke, VA |
|
Latitude |
38° 48' 5.01'' N (38.801392°)
|
|
Longitude |
77° 20' 29.5'' W (-77.341528°)
|
|
Elevation |
99.307243m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2024-10-21 18:50 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2024-10-21 22:50 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
120° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
- |
|
First azimuth |
- |
|
First elevation |
50° |
|
Last azimuth |
30° |
|
Last elevation |
30° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-13 |
|
Color |
Green |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
3s |
|
Length |
20° |
|
Remarks |
Dimming glow |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Several bright pieces above and below |
