Reports Report 6251g (Event 6251-2024)

Observer
Name Allison S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks The sun had set but it was still fairly bright out. I was driving and it was large enough to catch my eye in the open sky.
Location
Address Lexington, VA
Latitude 37° 45' 7.72'' N (37.752144°)
Longitude 79° 29' 36.87'' W (-79.493574°)
Elevation 363.657288m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-10-22 19:14 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-10-22 23:14 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 120°
Moving
Facing azimuth 242.39°
First azimuth 248.45°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 258.63°
Last elevation 43°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Light yellow or light blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It flashed bright right before it disappeared but no other remnant after the light dissipated.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -