A very bright emerald-like vibrant green light coming straight down and going behind a mountain range. I didn't see it hit the ground. I am driving and was heading straight and it was so bright that it caught my attention in the dark sky. I think there was a flash that drew my attention to it in the beginning and then watched it fall but I did not see a flash as if it hit since it went behind a mountain range in the distance.
Location
Address
Fishersville, VA
Latitude
38° 5' 5.85'' N (38.084958°)
Longitude
78° 59' 29.34'' W (-78.991482°)
Elevation
407.503326m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-11-03 21:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2024-11-04 02:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
179°
Moving
Facing azimuth
132.18°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
72°
Last azimuth
134.05°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-19
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
-
Remarks
Similar to the smoke train of a firework when it's first launched. It didn't seem exactly straight but remember it in very vivid detail since it only lasts for a few seconds. The incredibly bright green light must have illuminated the smoke. The sky was dark and once the light was gone I couldn't see the trail anymore.
